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Popular Vernon Police Officer Retires
One of the most popular officers in the Vernon Police Department has retired.
VERNON, CT — One of the most popular officers in the Vernon Police Department has retired.
Steve Langlais made it official on Friday. Colleagues, friends and family members gathered to give him a sendoff.
In his 20 years on the force, Langlais has done a lot. He was a member of the VPD Honor Guard, a school resource officer, a member of the East Central and Statewide Narcotics Task Forces, a crisis negotiator, a drone pilot, and the town's "officer friendly," who works with local students.
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He has received several police awards and has been instrumental in programs assisting the CT Special Olympics.
He played hockey on the Vernon Heat, made up of law enforcement officials.
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He was the 2015 officer of the year.
Langlais was also instrumental in getting a sign placed in the department similar to that at Notre Dame stadium. Local officers said it always worked wonders for morale.
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