New Canaan Police Department Promotes 2 Veteran Members

NEW CANAAN, CT — The New Canaan Police Department promoted two of its veteran members this month, one to the title of lieutenant and one to the title of sergeant, Chief Leon Krolikowski announced.

Promoted from sergeant to lieutenant by the Board of Police Commissioners on April 21 was Joseph Farenga:

Lieutenant Farenga has served our Department for 20 years. Lieutenant Farenga has been
assigned to various positions including Youth Sergeant, Supervisor of the Motor Enforcement
Program, Human Trafficking Instructor, A.L.I.C.E. Instructor, and is the Special Response Team
Commander.

He has earned several commendations including the Mothers Against Drunk Driving award five
consecutive years, exceptional performance of his duties, and five meritorious duty awards.
Lieutenant Farenga holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.

Effective May 8, 2020, Lieutenant Farenga will be assigned to the 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM shift.

Promoted from officer to sergeant by the Board of Police Commissioners on April 23 was Michael O'Sullivan:

Sergeant O’Sullivan has served our Department for 19 years. Sergeant O’Sullivan has been
assigned to various positions including dispatcher, acting sergeant, and domestic violence
coordinator. Sergeant O’Sullivan developed and introduced the Community Outreach and
Support Team to provide support and resources to those with mental health and substance abuse
issues.

He has earned several awards including, the 2018 Stephen W. Wood Officer of the Year Award,
the Police Cross Award, which is the highest award earned by an officer in more than twenty-six
years, four medical service awards, a unit citation, and the First 100 Award given by the
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Sergeant O’Sullivan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Sacred Heart University.

Effective May 6, 2020, Sergeant O’Sullivan will be assigned to the Investigative Section as the
Youth Sergeant.