Politics & Government

Canton's State Rep. Witkos Endorsed by Two Connecticut Police Organizations

"Protecting your family is my top priority," said Witkos in a statement following word of the endorsements.

Press release:

CANTON – As a retired Canton police sergeant, member of the Public Safety and Security Committee, father and husband – Senator Kevin Witkos has made protecting Connecticut families a staple of his platform. His dedication to public safety has resulted in candidacy endorsement from two organizations – the Connecticut Council of Police and the Connecticut State Police Union.

“Protecting your family is my top priority,” said Witkos in a statement following word of the endorsements.

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“Connecticut’s State and Local police do an incredible and often thankless job to ensure that Connecticut’s crime rates continue to decrease along with what has been a decade long national trend. I am proud to support lawful, consciences, and effective measures to deter crime in our communities. I am thankful for the endorsement from the Connecticut Council of Police and the Connecticut State Police Union, and thankful for the work Connecticut’s law enforcement officers are doing.”

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