Community-Oriented Police Officer: Avon Local Hero

AVON, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Kimberly Wills Rinaldi who nominated Christopher Rinaldi of Avon.

Hero's job: Law enforcement

Relationship to nominee: Son but our town's police officer.

Reason for recognition: He has gotten many letters of recognition from people in the community.

One thing to know: He is community oriented through and thorough.

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