Stratford Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor awarded
For Immediate Release: December 18, 2017
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Reps. Sredzinski, Candelora, and Klarides Receive Award from CT Police Chiefs Association
(l to r): Chief John Salvatore, (Monroe PD) and Rep. JP Sredzinski
CROMWELL –State Representative JP Sredzinski (R-112) accepted a 2017 Legislative Award from the CT Police Chiefs Association (CPCA) during the organization’s annual winter meeting at the Radisson Hotel in Cromwell. Also accepting awards were his House Republican colleagues State Representative Themis Klarides (R-114), House Republican Leader, and State Representative Vincent Candelora (R-86), Deputy House Republican Leader.
The CPCA Legislative Award is presented during an annual winter meeting, which includes a luncheon and mini expo with various police equipment. The award is given to legislators that have stood out amongst others and supported police issues.
“It is an honor and very humbling to have been recognized with my colleagues for our legislative work this session,” said Rep. JP Sredzinski. “The Connecticut Police Chiefs Association consists of the leaders of all municipal law enforcement throughout our state, and their work keeps us all safe. Helping them get their jobs done is an important aspect to my service as a State Representative.”
“I am honored to be able to stand up for our men and women in uniform who every day put their lives on the line to protect all of ours,” said Rep. Klarides. “Too often the public loses sight of how much our sworn officers sacrifice to keep our streets safe and just how much they mean to civilized society.”
(l to r): Chief John Gavallas (Watertown, President of the CPCA), House Republican Leader Themis Klarides, State Rep. J. P. Sredzinski, State Rep. Vincent Candelora, Chief Paul Melanson (Farmington PD), Chief L.J. Fusaro (Groton Town PD), and Chief Scott Sansom (East Harford PD)
During the 2017 legislative session Candelora, Klarides and Sredzinski were instrumental in blocking a bill that reduced officers’ ability to protect the public and one that would strip them of their constitutional rights. During debate on the House Floor, it was evident that the bill did not have the votes to pass and so it was not called for a vote.
Rep. JP Sredzinski represents the 112th General Assembly district communities of Monroe and Newtown and serves as Ranking Member on the General Assembly’s Public Safety Committee.
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