Crime & Safety
City Of Groton Police Officers Recognized In Awards
Police officers were awarded by the city for live-saving actions, investigative work, and more.
Information via City of Groton
GROTON, CT — On December 18th, at the City of Groton's Mayor and Council meeting, Chief Burton presented the following award recognition to the following personnel for exemplary service:
- Officer Cardelle and Officer Clark received a life saving award for their actions in October.
- Detective Sergeant Holliday, Corporals de la Cruz and Ruddy, Detective Hammett, Officers LeSage, Hauptman and Precourt; and Youth Officer DiBenedetto received unit citation awards for an investigation, search warrant and subsequent arrest which removed dangerous narcotics from the city.
- Dispatcher Rodrigue received unit citation award for her efficiency and calm demeanor in contributing directly to the ability of the officers to deploy lifesaving measures in October.
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