Crime & Safety

Ridgefield Honors Officer of the Year

The gathering was hosted by The Exchange Club of Ridgefield as part of the club's "Salute to Connecticut's Finest."

RIDGEFIELD, CT --- The Ridgefield police named Officer Chris DiFalco 2017 Officer of the Year at a celebration held last Wednesday.

The gathering was hosted by The Exchange Club of Ridgefield at the Leir Retreat Center. The event was part of the club's “Salute to Connecticut’s Finest.”

DiFalco is a five-year member of the Ridgefield PD, and has been instrumental in both their "Save a Suit for Veterans" and "Repair Because We Care" initiatives.

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Photo: Officer Chris DiFalco & Family; Credit: Dick Aarons

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