Naugatuck Police Appoint New Deputy Police Chief

NAUGATUCK, CT — The Naugatuck Police Department's newest Deputy Police Chief is Christopher Colin McAllister, who earned the promotion at a Board of Police Commissioners meeting late last month.

Mayor Pete Hess opened the discussion at the police commission meeting "voicing his concern that LT. Brian Newman should be appointed Deputy Chief of Police due to his commitment to the department for the past 20 years, his passion, experience and his grit to stay," according to meeting minutes.

However, Hess stressed that "he believes C. Colin McAllister is fit for the job and will also be successful and great leader in the Deputy Chief position, however he wanted to be on the record that he does oppose the decision for the appoint."

The vote was four to two to appoint McAllister. Commissioner Joanne Allison, Commissioner Stephanie Savoy, and Commissioner Steven Smith congratulated McAllister on being appointed Deputy Chief of Police and wished him the best of luck.

Alves congratulated McAllister on his appointment and wished him the best of luck. Hess also congratulated Colin McAllister on his appointment. Hess stated he
likes the work McAllister does and knows Colin will do well and a great job as Deputy Chief of Police.

Chairman Ralph Roper Jr. echoed the sentiments of the Mayor and other commissioners with
congratulating McAllister of his appointment of the Deputy Chief. He expressed his support of Deputy Chief McAllister and stated he believes it’s a good thing for Naugatuck.