Greenwich Police Officer Retires After 23 Years of Service

After working his entire 23-year career on the midnight shift in the Greenwich Police Department’s Patrol Division, Police Officer Joseph Ferraro Jr. has retired.

On Monday, Police Chief James Heavey announced Ferraro’s retirement that was effective March 1.

Before joining the department on Oct. 26, 1992, Ferraro who was raised in Norwalk graduated from Sacred Heart University with a bachelor of science degree in accounting and worked for the Internal Revenue Service for six years.

Heavey noted in his announcement, “Historically the first organized law enforcement institutions in America were Night Watchmen. They were charged to maintain order and to “keep the Watch all night from sun setting unto sun rising. And if any stranger do pass by them he shall be arrested until morning.” Officer Ferraro would embody this historical police figure and work steady Midnights for his entire career assigned to the Uniformed Patrol Division.”

Ferraro’s file includes department commendations for excellent police work and actions exemplifying the best tradition of police service with letters of gratitude from Greenwich residents, Heavey added.

“Officer Ferraro lived up to the Department’s vision to improve the quality of life within Greenwich, while at the same time maintaining respect for individual rights and human dignity. I wish him the best in his next stage of his life at the Department of Motor Vehicles,” Heavey said.

In retirement, Ferraro will continue to serve the Town of Greenwich as a volunteer Special Police Officer.

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Photo courtesy of Greenwich Police: Officer Joseph Ferraro Jr.