Respected Police Sergeant — 'A Leader Officers Could Count On' — Retires In Manchester

MANCHESTER, CT — Sgt. Jim Bairos made his final patrol with the Manchester Police Department Tuesday.

He had been on the job for more than a quarter-century.

Here is a testimonial from the MPD:

"We had the privilege of recognizing Sergeant Jim Bairos' retirement and celebrating 26 years of dedicated service to the Manchester Police Department and the community.

"Friends, family, and coworkers gathered as Sergeant Bairos worked his final shift today, marking the end of an extraordinary career of service.

"Sergeant Bairos was hired in 2000 and, since becoming a supervisor in 2008, he has been a leader officers could count on.

"He is fair, steady, approachable, and has been a consistent source of positive leadership.Sergeant Bairos has a gift for keeping volatile situations calm. He has a way of bringing the temperature down when circumstances could easily escalate.

"Throughout his career, he has treated people with fairness, professionalism, and respect.

"Sergeant Bairos received numerous letters of praise from community members throughout his career, along with service medals recognizing his dedication and commitment to serving the community.

"Sergeant Bairos, as you close this chapter of your life, know that you made a lasting impact on this department, the officers you trained and supervised, and the people in this community.Congratulations on your retirement. Thank you for 26 years of dedicated service to the Manchester Police Department and the Manchester community. We wish you all the best and hope you enjoy your well-deserved retirement."