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The Officer of the Year Award

Officer of the Year Plaque with Every Officer that has won

(Also known as the Officer Jack VanDeusen Award) was started in the memory of Jack. Officer VanDeusen started his career with the Wilton Police Department in 1986. During his career, he helped to initiate the Strategic Traffic Patrol and made numerous felony arrests. As a person, he was dedicated to serving the public. He was the Chief of the New Canaan Fire Department and served as an EMT on the New Canaan Emergency Medical Service. His life and career were cut short in 2003 by his untimely death.

This award is granted to one member of the Wilton Police Department each year who distinguishes him/herself from his/her peers by actions which represent the highest standards of the police profession. The members recommended for consideration by supervisors must have no sustained departmental or citizen complaints for the year, must have maintained an acceptable level of productivity and a minimal level of absenteeism. One nomination for this award may be submitted each year by each Sergeant and Lieutenant, to the Chief of Police. The recipient shall be at the Chief's discretion.