Crime & Safety

Veteran Police Officer Joins The Force In Glastonbury

A new officer was sworn in Monday at the Glastonbury Police Department.

Joshua Eastwood was sworn in Monday at the Glastonbury Police Department.
Joshua Eastwood was sworn in Monday at the Glastonbury Police Department. (GPD)

GLASTONBURY, CT — A veteran law enforcement officer has joined the Glastonbury Police Department.

Officer Joshua Eastwood Monday was sworn in at the local police headquarters to become Glastonbury's 59th officer.

He comes to town with a high level of experience. Eastwood served with the Manchester Police Department for the past 15 years and was highly decorated while serving next door.

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Eastwood's experience includes serving as both a field training officer and a canine officer.

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