Crime & Safety

Orange Police Department Welcomes 2 New Officers

The new officers were sworn in on Friday during a ceremony at the Police Department.

On Friday, the Orange Police Department held a ceremony to swear-in to service our two newest officers, Brent Crawford and Christopher Ogrinc. Both officers graduated from the Milford Police Academy yesterday, where they were recognized for their exceptional firearms ability.

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Officer Crawford is a graduate of the University of New Haven. As part of the ceremony, his badge was pinned by his father Gary, a retired sergeant with the Connecticut State Police.

Officer Ogrinc is a graduate of Housatonic Community College. His badge was pinned by his mother, Carol, a lieutenant with the New Canaan Police Department.

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Photo descriptions are as follows:
Photo #1- Officer Crawford gets his badge from his father, Gary


Photo #2- Officer Ogrinc gets his badge from his mother, Carol

Main photo: Chief Gagne addresses the new officers

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