Wilton Police Department Congratulates Newly Promoted Sergeant

WILTON, CT — On Tuesday, the Wilton Police Department promoted Mark Canepari to the rank of Sergeant.

Canepari’s friends and family members attended the ceremony. Town Clerk Lori Kaback administered the oath of office, and Sgt. Canepari’s wife Amber pinned on the new badge. Chief Thomas Conlan and First Selectman Toni Boucher praised Sgt. Canepari for his many achievements, and also thanked his family for the sacrifices they make and the important support they provide.

Sgt. Canepari has been the recipient of several awards. Chief Conlan highlighted the department’s Medal of Honor, awarded to Canepari in 2016, for responding to a car fire, along with other officers, and pulling the driver out of the vehicle already engulfed in flames.

Among the many citations Sergeant Canepari has earned in his law enforcement career are six Emergency Medical Service Awards for administering life-saving care to patients in distress, a Meritorious Commendation from the Norwalk Police Department for assisting in the investigation of a fatal motor vehicle accident, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving awards for his commitment to DUI enforcement.

But according to Chief Conlan, the most impressive accolades in Canepari's personnel file are the "countless letters from residents and motorists thanking him for his assistance."

Sgt. Canepari is also a member of the Southwest Regional Emergency Response Team and the Regional Computer Forensic Technical Investigation Unit.