Meet Branford's Newest Cop On The Beat: Officer James Wilson

Wilson, who grew up in Hamden, worked for that town's parks department for a decade and is a Hamden High School assistant hockey coach.

By Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff

Jun 25, 2026 11:04 am EDT

"We are lucky to have Officer Wilson with us, and he is looking forward to his new position in law enforcement," police wrote. "Wishing him a safe and successful career in Branford." (Branford Police Department )

BRANFORD, CT — There's a new cop on the beat in Branford.

Branford police welcomed one of its newest officers, James Wilson, on social media.

Police noted that Officer Wilson, who grew up in Hamden, worked for that town's Parks Department for over a decade before entering the police profession.

He is also a Hamden High School assistant hockey coach.

"We are lucky to have Officer Wilson with us, and he is looking forward to his new position in law enforcement," police wrote. "Wishing him a safe and successful career in Branford."

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