Bridgeport police officers promoted
Department now has assistant chief

Wednesday, 18 November 2009 17:26
Bridgeport News

Bridgeport Police Capt. Lynn Kerwin was sworn in as the department’s assistant chief Monday night in the City Hall council chambers. She was one of 17 officers to be promoted at the ceremony.

Kerwin is only the third officer to be appointed assistant chief in the history of the Bridgeport Police Department.

The promotion ceremony was presided over by Mayor Bill Finch and Acting Police Chief Joseph Gaudett Jr.

The following three officers were promoted to captain: Robert Evans, Armando Perez and Joseph Savino Jr. All previously were lieutenants.

Promoted to the rank of lieutenant were William Bailey, John Cueto and Brett Hyman. All previously were sergeants.

Promoted to detective from the rank of officer were Joseph Badolato, Mark Belinkie, James Borrico, John Burke, Jorge Cintron, David Garcia, Mark T. Graham, Martin M. Heanue, Todd Hoben and William Reilly.