New Canaan police have promoted two men within the department, Chief Leon Krolikowski said in a press release put out on Friday.
Sgt. Jason Ferraro, a 15-year veteran of the department, was promoted lieutenant, while Officer Kevin Casey, a New Canaan police officer for two decades, is now a sergeant, the chief said.
Congratulations to two of our town’s finest.
Here are fuller biographies of both NCPD members.
Lt. Jason Ferraro
Lt. Jason Ferraro. Photo courtesy of the New Canaan Police Department
“Lieutenant Ferraro has served with the department for 15 1/2 years, filling many roles – patrol officer, field training officer, bicycle patrol officer, dispatcher, and patrol sergeant. He has been a member of the Department’s Special Response Team since 2000. He was appointed the team leader in 2007. During his career he has received 30 letters of appreciation and/or commendations for exceptional performance of his duties.
“Lieutenant Ferraro has an undergraduate degree in Human Relations and a Master’s Degree of Professional Studies in Elementary Education and Special Education. Prior to serving with the Department, Lieutenant Ferraro was a Special Education teacher. He and his wife, Darleen, live in New Canaan and have four children.”
Sgt. Kevin Casey
Sgt. Kevin Casey. Photo courtesy of the New Canaan Police Department
“Sergeant Casey has served with the department for 20 years, acting in many roles – patrol officer, dispatcher, acting sergeant, department photographer and Crime scene video technician. Sergeant Casey is also a Co-Chairman of the Fairfield county hazmat communications response team which responds to major incidents throughout the county and provides communication solutions for other responding agencies.
“Sergeant Casey is a former New York City Correction Officer assigned to Rikers Island where he received commendations for Bravery and Leadership. During his career he has received 8 letters of appreciation and/or commendations as well as 9 Department medals for exceptional performance of his duties. Specifically, Sergeant Casey received the Department’s Exceptional Duty Medal, MADD award, NCVAC lifesaving award, 5 medical service awards for CPR and in 2006 Sergeant Casey received the American Red Cross Hero award for saving the life of his father-in-law, New Canaan resident, John Sandstrom.
“Sergeant Casey resides in Ridgefield with his wife Rosemary and their 4 children. Sergeant Casey and his wife are expecting their fifth child this summer.”