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NCPD Officer Christopher Dewey Earns Stephen W. Wood Officer of the Year Award

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Town officials last week honored an 11-year veteran of the New Canaan Police Department who has served in a number of roles and designed special training as its officer of the year. Officer Christopher Dewey during a ceremony at Town Hall on Thursday was awarded the 2023 Stephen W. Wood Officer of the Year. In addition to police and municipal officials, the ceremony was attended by Wood’s wife, Pat, and daughter, Kimberly Wood LaTourette. The award “holds a special significance” for NCPD, Chief John DiFederico said, as it honors the memory of the late lieutenant, “affectionately known as “Woody’ by many of us.”

“Lt. Wood dedicated 33 years of his life to serving the New Canaan Police Department and the community,” DiFederico said at the ceremony, held in Town Hall. “This year we’re going to recognize Officer Christopher Dewey.

Annamaria Ceci

‘We Are Thankful for You’: Letters of Appreciation for New Canaan Police

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Police Chief John DiFederico presented the following letters of appreciation during the June 21 Police Commission meeting. ***

Lt. Carol Ogrinc, Officer Matthew Marzano and Officer Jeffrey Pollock

“Thank you so much for helping this panicked mom get her son out of his knotted seatbelt! I am so grateful for you and the NCPD! You are all amazing and we are thankful for you! Please enjoy these cookies!”

—Sherryl Mascarinas (June 15)

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Officer Annamaria Ceci and Officer Kelly Coughlin

“Dear Chief DiFederico, Thank you very much for the Civilian Police Academy.