The newest member of the Newtown Police Department has been sworn in.  Police Officer Peter Wlasuk took the oath of office yesterday afternoon in the presence of his family, Newtown Police Commission members, and First Selectman Dan Rosenthal.  He will start the CT Police Academy tomorrow.  The Newtown High School graduate attended both UCONN and the University of Miami where he received his master’s degree in science.

Brookfield Police have a new officer in the ranks.  Travis Kullgren was sworn in yesterday.  Newtown Police Department Lt.David Kullgren pinned the badge on his son during the ceremony.  Travis started his path as a Newtown Police Explorer while in high school, and after graduation Travis joined the US Marine Corp where he served several overseas missions.  He will be starting the police academy tomorrow.