Lucas Gallant ’01 Promoted to Captain

Congrats to Lucas Gallant ’01 sociology, on his promotion as the next Captain of the Vernon, CT, Police Department.

Gallant (right in photo above) graduated in the top 10 of his class from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy before going to work for the Wells, Maine, Police Department. He served four-and-a half years as an officer in Wells and during that short tenure was honored as officer of the year in 2003.

According to Vernon Chief Kelly (left in photo above), Gallant has led the patrol and detective divisions, and brings “diverse experience” to his new position. He applied to and joined the Vernon Police Department in 2005 and has taken on a variety of leadership and management roles as he has advanced through the ranks. Lt. Gallant has received multiple awards and was honored in 2010 as Vernon Police Officer of the Year.

Well done, Lucas!

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