First Selectman Mike Tetreau has proclaimed today, Monday, January 9, 2017, as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in the Town of Fairfield. National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, or L.E.A.D. Day, is celebrated every January 9th across the country. Law Enforcement in Fairfield was first organized in the year 1661 with the appointment of the first Town Marshall. The standing Police Department was created by Town Ordinance in 1930 with 7 officers to protect and serve the citizens of Fairfield. This original seven man department has grown to employ 108 sworn officers, 70 special agents, 15 telecommunicators, 4 Animal Control Officers and 7 Marina Guards. In his proclamation which was presented at a recent Board of Selectmen meeting, First Selectman Tetreau…
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