New Police Chief Appointed In Darien

DARIEN, CT — The Darien Police Commission this week announced the appointment of Capt. Jeremiah P. Marron Jr., as the department's 12th chief of police.

Marron will assume command of the Darien Police Department on April 1 following the retirement of Chief Donald B. Anderson.

"The police commission is highly confident that Capt. Marron will continue to serve the town of Darien and the police department with excellence, integrity and professionalism in his new role as chief of police," Police Commission Chair Kim Huffard said in an announcement.

Marron is a 28-year veteran of the DPD. He graduated from the Connecticut Police Academy in 1996 and has served in both the detective division and field services as an officer and supervisor.

He became a patrol officer in 1996, a sergeant in 2006, a lieutenant in 2017 and a captain in 2019.

Before becoming chief, Marron was the department's executive officer and commander of the DPD Field Services Bureau.

Marron holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Sacred Heart University, and an advanced certificate in criminal justice education from the University of Virginia. He is also a 2022 graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va., and the FBINAA Regional Command College in 2023.

Throughout his tenure, Marron has earned the United States Attorney Award for Excellence (2016, 2017) for his work in investigations and professional law enforcement. Marron has also graduated from several other police-related programs at area universities.

Anderson announced his retirement in early February after over 40 years in law enforcement, and nearly five years as the department leader. He spoke highly of Marron in the police commission's announcement.

"With the selection of Jeremiah P. Marron Jr., as my successor, I am wholly confident that the department will continue to be guided by a chief who will ensure that the absolute highest quality, professional public safety and law enforcement service is provided to all residents, business owners and visitors to the town of Darien," Anderson said. "The department is in good hands to collectively lead us forward into even greater success and professional public safety service in the future."

Marron is a second-generation Darien police officer, and Anderson served with this father, the late Capt. Jeremiah P. Marron Sr.

"Their combined dedication to the Darien Police Department and the town of Darien is an ongoing testament to the tradition and professionalism of this agency," Anderson said.

Marron Sr., served in the department from 1967 to 1989.