The Newtown Police Commission has named Brian Bishop as Captain of Newtown Police Department.  He previously served as  the commanding officer of Danbury Police Department Detective Division.  The appointment was made to replace Chris Vanghele who left in January to become Plainville Police Chief.  Bishop will now be the second in command at Newtown Police Department, though his start date has yet to be determined.  Bishop, a Shelton resident, was the detective captain at Danbury Police Department, and the commanding officer for the Regional Emergency Services Unit.