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2023 News

UConn Fire Department Apparel & 125th Celebration
UConn Fire Department Apparel & 125th Celebration

This year, the UConn Fire Department celebrates their 125th Anniversary. They have partnered with UConn Branding to develop an apparel line in honor of the 125th. There is also a celebration gathering on November 17…

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Pandemic Pay Look-Up Now Live
Pandemic Pay Look-Up Now Live

​The pandemic pay lookup tool is now available for state employees to look up their pandemic pay award based on their risk designation and number of eligible hours. As a reminder, this look-up tool will be based…

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Tier IV Employee Pension Contribution Increase
Tier IV Employee Pension Contribution Increase

On May 10, 2023 it was announced that the Lamont Administration plans to invoke a provision in the SEBAC 2017 Agreement that permits the State to increase employee contributions for Tier IV employees by 2%…

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Pandemic Pay Look-up Portal Available Soon
Pandemic Pay Look-up Portal Available Soon

Updated Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Unfortunately the release of the pandemic pay portal has been delayed once again due to ongoing efforts to verify the data. These efforts will improve the accuracy…

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CPFU Member Appreciation Day — Sunday, May 7, 2023
CPFU Member Appreciation Day — Sunday, May 7, 2023

On Sunday, May 7, 2023, the Connecticut Police & Fire Union, in sponsorship with IUPA, AFL-CIO and American Income Life Insurance, is hosting its fifth annual CPFU Member Appreciation Day. Bring your family and friends for a wonderful day of…

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Updated NP-5 Pay Plans (2021-2023)
Updated NP-5 Pay Plans (2021-2023)

We have received the current pay plans from the State of Connecticut Office of Labor Relations (OLR). We are still waiting for finalized contract language from OLR. Once the contract language is finalized…

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2022 News

Training & Tuition Committee Vacancy
Training & Tuition Committee Vacancy

UPDATED 12-7-22: This position has been filled. The Connecticut Police & Fire Union is seeking to fill one vacancy on its Training & Tuition Committee. The Committee is comprised of three Union members and…

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Pandemic Pay Update for SEBAC Members
Pandemic Pay Update for SEBAC Members

Frontline essential state workers sacrificed their health and safety throughout COVID-19 to ensure that the critical public services our 3.6 million Connecticut residents rely…

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Steward Vacancies at CCC and MCC
Steward Vacancies at CCC and MCC

The Union is seeking individuals interested in serving as Union Steward for the members at Capital and Manchester Community Colleges. This is your chance to get involved and make a difference. Any member of the NP-5 bargaining unit with permanent status and a dues…

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2022 Convention Recap
2022 Convention Recap

For those CPFU members who could not attend the 2022 Annual Convention, the Union wanted to share some budget/dues information for the next…

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LifeCamp USA
LifeCamp USA

LifeCamp USA is an organization that provides a service to young men who have lost a father who served as a first responder. At present, they have three to four openings available for some deserving…

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Member Update: Pandemic Pay
Member Update: Pandemic Pay

Frontline essential state workers sacrificed their health and safety throughout COVID-19 to ensure that the critical public services our 3.6 million Connecticut residents rely on remained…

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2022 Edward J. Kiernan Memorial Scholarship
2022 Edward J. Kiernan Memorial Scholarship

The I.U.P.A. works very hard to provide the best possible benefits to its members, including the Edward J. Kiernan Memorial Scholarship. Every year, the I.U.P.A. selects students with future career goals that can benefit law enforcement for an award to help them with the costs of…

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CPFU Member Appreciation Day — Sunday, May 15, 2022
CPFU Member Appreciation Day — Sunday, May 15, 2022

On Sunday, May 15, 2022, the Connecticut Police & Fire Union, in sponsorship with IUPA, AFL-CIO and American Income Life Insurance, is hosting its fourth annual CPFU Member Appreciation Day. Bring your family and friends for a wonderful day of…

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2022 Contract Ratification
2022 Contract Ratification

The Connecticut Police & Fire Union leadership is pleased to announce that the membership has voted overwhelmingly in favor of the proposed contract…

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Retirement Acknowledgement Guidelines
Retirement Acknowledgement Guidelines

Starting February 1, 2022, the Union will require a 30-day notification regarding requests for retirement plaques/certificates. The notification needs to come from the member or steward working at the respective…

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2021 News

2022 IUPA Local 74 Elections
2022 IUPA Local 74 Elections

Attention IUPA Local 74 Members: Elections for the IUPA Local 74 Executive Board will be held at the next Local meeting in March 2022. Any active IUPA member in good standing intent on running for an office of the…

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2022 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship
2022 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship

The Hartford Foundation sponsored Bonzagni and Thomas Families Scholarship is for active military, military veteran, first responder, or other public safety personnel (detention, corrections, probation, parole); or who are the child of active…

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2021 Special Convention Voting Results
2021 Special Convention Voting Results

At the Connecticut Police & Fire Union Special Convention on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, the members present voted on the changes to the Constitution and By-Laws…

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CPFU Mourns the Passing of UConn K-9 Harper
CPFU Mourns the Passing of UConn K-9 Harper

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of UConn K-9 Harper who passed away this week following a brief illness. UConn Officer Michael Rhodes was Harper’s handler…

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Health & Safety Committee Vacancy
Health & Safety Committee Vacancy

The Union’s Health & Safety Committee currently has one vacancy. Interested candidates should contact President Saunders via email no later than…

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Update on State-Mandated COVID-19 Vaccination Orders
Update on State-Mandated COVID-19 Vaccination Orders

On September 9th, CPFU, along with the other SEBAC locals, met with representatives from the Lamont Administration to discuss the details and bargain the impacts of recent Executive Orders concerning mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations of state employees who do not qualify for…

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Heroes Pay
Heroes Pay

State lawmakers are currently deliberating over a proposal for how to distribute federal resources to frontline workers who risked their lives during the COVID-19 crisis. The governor and legislative leaders need to hear that real hazard pay, not…

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2021 Annual Convention Announcement
2021 Annual Convention Announcement

The 2021 CPFU Annual Convention will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Please click the “read more” button for additional information including the convention agenda…

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Members Invited to Attend April 27, 2021 SEBAC Meeting
Members Invited to Attend April 27, 2021 SEBAC Meeting

2022 poses difficult challenges for state workers, but if we fight for a moral budget we can move our state in a more racially and economically equitable direction. Let’s fight for a moral budget and strong contracts this spring and beyond! Log in for more information…

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Union Election — Meet the Candidates
Union Election — Meet the Candidates

The Union has received nominations for three (3) candidates for the office of President. In accordance with Article 6, Section 1 of the CPFU Constitution & By-Laws, a meeting for the candidates to present themselves to the members has been scheduled…

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2021 Annual Convention and Elections
2021 Annual Convention and Elections

In accordance with the Connecticut Police and Fire Union Constitution & By-Laws, the date of the Annual Convention has been set for Tuesday, June 1, 2021. The location and time of the meeting will be…

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SEBAC Responds to the Governor’s Budget
SEBAC Responds to the Governor’s Budget

The governor’s budget assumes still more sacrifices from Connecticut’s public employees and working families, many of who have risked, and continue to risk, their lives every day to provide the much needed services that our most vulnerable populations have relied on…

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2020 News

2021 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship
2021 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship

The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is once again offering their Bonzagni and Thomas Families Scholarship which is available to any active military, military veteran, first responder, or other public safety personnel (detention, corrections, probation, parole); or who are the child of…

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Workers’ Compensation and COVID-19
Workers’ Compensation and COVID-19

The Connecticut Police & Fire Union wants its fellow Brothers and Sisters to know that we are working diligently with the State of Connecticut to ensure your continued safety during these uncertain times. That being said, if you do sustain a work-related injury it is imperative that you…

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2020 CPFU Annual Convention Postponed
2020 CPFU Annual Convention Postponed

The CPFU Constitution and By-Laws requires the Union to hold an annual convention between June 1 and June 15 of each year. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 crisis, Governor Ned Lamont has ordered that there be no…

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SEBAC Leadership Report on Administration Response To COVID-19
SEBAC Leadership Report on Administration Response To COVID-19

Union leaders from SEBAC (the State Employee Bargaining Agent Coalition) have been combining efforts to make sure that the perspectives of frontline workers are being heard as the State’s response to COVID-19 evolves. Our report analyzes the steps the Lamont Administration has taken to date and…

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2020 IUPA Local 74 Elections
2020 IUPA Local 74 Elections

Elections for the IUPA Local 74 Executive Board will be at the next Local meeting on March 18, 2020. Any active IUPA member in good standing intent on running for an office of the Local, must submit nomination…

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2019 News

2020 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship
2020 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship

The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is offering their 2019 Bonzagni and Thomas Families Scholarship which is available to any active military, military veteran, first responder, or other public safety personnel (detention, corrections, probation, parole); or who are the child of…

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2020 Employment-Related Financial Dates
2020 Employment-Related Financial Dates

This page contains a list of important employment-related dates that may be of financial interest to you. Also, this year we have ordered a limited number of pocket & sticky calendars which are available for pickup at the Union…

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Union Mourns the Loss of Brother Wayne Rodriguez
Union Mourns the Loss of Brother Wayne Rodriguez

It is with great sadness that the Union acknowledges the passing of our Brother, Wayne Rodriguez Sr. For the past 18 years Wayne worked as a Building & Grounds Patrol Officer with the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services…

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From Backpacks to Badges: Alums Thrive as UConn Police Officers
From Backpacks to Badges: Alums Thrive as UConn Police Officers

Obviously, knowing your way around UConn’s campuses is a must for all of its police officers. But more than a dozen of them have an edge: They’re also UConn alumni, whose experiences on its campuses were so rewarding that they decided to build their careers…

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Union Steward Vacancies
Union Steward Vacancies

Attention CPFU Members: the Connecticut Police & Fire Union is seeking members to serve as stewards at the following agencies/locations…

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Pension Re-Amortization Discussions
Pension Re-Amortization Discussions

SEBAC and the Lamont Administration have completed their discussions on pension re-amortization in accordance with the recently passed biennial budget and have reached an agreement. It keeps the parties’ commitment to…

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UConn Firefighters Rescue Family of Ducklings
UConn Firefighters Rescue Family of Ducklings

With a little help from some fire fighters and a box of cereal, a family of ducks are back together again. On Sunday evening, members of the UConn Fire Department, A platoon were called by bystanders to rescue 8 ducklings from a catch…

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2019 Annual Convention Announcement
2019 Annual Convention Announcement

The CPFU Annual Convention will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. There are proposed language changes to Article 3 and Article 6 of the Connecticut Police & Fire Union…

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Secretary / Treasurer Position Vacancy
Secretary / Treasurer Position Vacancy

Currently there is a vacancy for the position of CPFU Secretary/Treasurer. The successful candidate should be well versed in: Robert’s Rules of Order, Microsoft Excel, and basic accounting. Any member in good standing of the Connecticut Police & Fire Union that would…

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On Strike: Stop & Shop Workers Walk Out For Their Rights
On Strike: Stop & Shop Workers Walk Out For Their Rights

31,000 workers at Stop & Shops across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island have gone on strike. The “final offer” from Stop & Shop managers to their workers included significant cuts to healthcare, massive increases (over 100% in some cases) to workers’ health care premiums, and…

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CPFU Welcomes New DEEP Conservation Enforcement Officers
CPFU Welcomes New DEEP Conservation Enforcement Officers

Six Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police recruits who were hired last September and became members of the 363rd Training Class graduated the other day from the Connecticut Police Academy. The officers will be assigned to various areas of the state and will begin their…

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CPFU Member Appreciation Day — Sunday, May 19, 2019
CPFU Member Appreciation Day — Sunday, May 19, 2019

On Sunday, May 19, 2019, the Connecticut Police & Fire Union, in sponsorship with Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, is hosting its second annual CPFU Member Appreciation Day. Bring your family and friends for a wonderful day of…

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2019 CPFU Special Election Information
2019 CPFU Special Election Information

The Union has received nominations for two (2) candidates for the office of President. As per Article 6, Section 1 of the CPFU Constitution & By-Laws, mail-in ballots with the names of the two candidates will be mailed to you on…

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CPFU Notice of Election Information
CPFU Notice of Election Information

Any active member interested in running for the office of President must submit a nomination, seconded by at least one other active member, by January 24, 2019 (60 days before the Special Election) with the Secretary/Treasurer…

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2018 News

July Lump Sum Bonus and Longevity
July Lump Sum Bonus and Longevity

The following information is for members who may wish to adjust the withholding amounts with respect to the July 20th paycheck which will include lump sum payments due under SEBAC 2017, and for those eligible, longevity payments that would otherwise have been…

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Site of Service Information
Site of Service Information

Site of Service for all medical procedures has been in effect since March 1st. The link on this page contains the Site of Service rules, including the waiver process that was included in the SEBAC 2017 Agreement…

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Candidates Wanted For Training and Tuition Committee Vacancy
Candidates Wanted For Training and Tuition Committee Vacancy

January 26, 2018: The Connecticut Police & Fire Union is seeking to fill vacancies on its Training & Tuition Committee. The Committee is comprised of three Union members and three management members from various agencies. The Committee meets twice each month at our Union office in…

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State of Connecticut Emergency Room Copayment Waiver Form
State of Connecticut Emergency Room Copayment Waiver Form

The co-pay for unnecessary emergency room visits is now $250 following the passage of the 2017 SEBAC Agreement. However, we continue to use the current definition of “unnecessary”, which waives the co-pay if the patient is admitted to the…

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2017 News

2018 IUPA Local 74 Elections
2018 IUPA Local 74 Elections

Elections for the IUPA Local 74 Executive Board will be at the next Local meeting on March 14th, 2018. Any active IUPA member in good standing intent on running for an office of the Local, must submit…

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2017 AFL-CIO Municipal Endorsements
2017 AFL-CIO Municipal Endorsements

Local municipal leaders make important decisions that affect working families. With municipal elections coming up on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, please help us get the word out to union members about the AFL-CIO’s endorsed…

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Unions to CT Lawmakers: We Would See You In Court
Unions to CT Lawmakers: We Would See You In Court

Earlier this week SEBAC Unions leaders sent a letter to all 187 State legislators warning them of the potential legal troubles the Republican budget would cause the State. State employee unions sent a letter to all 187 General Assembly members Thursday, warning them to avoid pension…

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Anthem and Hartford Healthcare Contract
Anthem and Hartford Healthcare Contract

As a member of the State of Connecticut health plan – and a current or former patient of a Hartford HealthCare provider – it is important that you are aware of an ongoing contract dispute between Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) and Hartford HealthCare Corporation (HHC) that…

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DMHAS Police Serve Arrest Warrants at Whiting
DMHAS Police Serve Arrest Warrants at Whiting

On Tuesday, September 5, 2017, the Connecticut State Police Major Crime Squad along with DMHAS Police began executing arrest warrants for staff members at the Whiting Max facility (70 O’Brien Drive, Middletown) accused of abusing a…

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Pension Deferment Form
Pension Deferment Form

Anyone wishing to offset the 1.5% pension contribution increase must complete and submit the downloadable PDF form below NO LATER THAN September 14, 2017 to your Human Resources Department…

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2017 SEBAC / Contract Senate Vote Update
2017 SEBAC / Contract Senate Vote Update

As you probably already know by now, the SEBAC Agreement, along with all State labor union contracts, passed by the CT House earlier this week by a vote margin of 78-72. The vote went right down party line with exception of one…

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2016 News

DEEP Sends Engines to Fight Wildland Fires in Tennessee
DEEP Sends Engines to Fight Wildland Fires in Tennessee

The second DEEP engine crew accomplished a variety of tasks while on assignment at the Tellico Ranger District with the Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee. The crew began by assisting the District with patrolling and monitoring…

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2015 News

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2013 News

State Union Coalition Hails Court Decision on Rowland Layoffs
State Union Coalition Hails Court Decision on Rowland Layoffs

Attorney Daniel E. Livingston, chief negotiator for the State Employee Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) today commented on the Second Circuit ruling that former Gov. John Rowland violated 2,800 unionized public employees’ First Amendment rights when it targeted them for layoffs…

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2012 News

CPFU Now Offers Membership Text Alerts
CPFU Now Offers Membership Text Alerts

Beginning November 16, 2012 the Connecticut Police and Fire Union will begin a new way of distributing important Union information to its membership — mobile text alerts…

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2011 News

DMV Inspector Dean Pisciotta
DMV Inspector Dean Pisciotta

During the first week of August 2010, law enforcement officers from all across North America gathered in Columbus, Ohio to compete for top honors in the North American Inspector Challenge. Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicle Inspector Dean Pisciotta, a 15-year member, was…

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2007 News

PSEC Members Fight Fires
PSEC Members Fight Fires

University of Connecticut Firefighter Christopher Renshaw is just one of the many brave Protective Services members who have answered the call to help tackle the devastating western wildfires; these members are part of the Connecticut State Wildfire Crew, a specialized force of firefighters called to…

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Officer Debra Booker – UConn Police
Officer Debra Booker – UConn Police

On Wednesday, March 28, 2007, PSEC member Debra Booker of the UConn Police Department was recognized by the UConn Women’s Center with the 7th Annual Women of Color Award. Officer Booker, a 13-year veteran of the department, was honored for her…

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2006 News

Sergeant Donald Bridge Jr.
Sergeant Donald Bridge Jr.

Protective Services wishes to recognize 17 year veteran, Sergeant Donald Bridge, Jr., of the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on his appointment as President of The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). Sergeant Bridge began his career working for his family-owned service station as a…

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2004 News

Lieutenant Derrick McBride
Lieutenant Derrick McBride

This edition of “In The Spotlight” features sixteen year veteran, Lieutenant Derrick McBride, of the Eastern Connecticut State University Police Department. He was hired as an officer at Eastern in 1987, and has worked his way through the ranks to his current…

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2003 News

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