New Deputy Police Chief Named In Milford

MILFORD, CT — At the November Board of Police Commissioners meeting it was revealed that Brian P. Rojee was recently named Deputy Police Chief.

At the meeting, Chief Keith Mello congratulated Deputy Chief Rojee and also thanked the commission members for their work in the selection process. He stated he is looking forward to working with Deputy Rojee and is confident he will be a tremendous asset in this administrative role.

Rojee is a 14-year veteran of the Milford Police Department.

Mello also explained that the department is one of 18 agencies in the state that has received
Level III Accreditation. He added beyond that is the Commission on Accreditation for Law
Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and the process for that assessment will begin this week.

He stated achieving this national accreditation is recognition of the department’s work and meeting standards.

Chairman Richard Smith asked how this accreditation would benefit the city/department and he was told it impacts insurance rates and helps defend the agency. Comm. Alberta Jagoe asked if any of the inadequacies of our facility reflect against us on this accreditation and Mello explained because we can function, we will be fine.

Smith asked how often is it necessary to reapply for this accreditation and he was told every 3 years.