Branford Police #1 in State In Fundraising For Special Olympics

Photos of Branford police receiving the award at the Special Olympics Kick off Event. From left to right is DC Mulhern, Ofc Harrington, Ofc Herten, Lt Hormuth & Capt Alves.

Others shows officers and volunteers in front of Lenny's, during Tip a Cop event and in front of Bill Miller's Castle, which is the location where officers from Guilford Police Department pass the Flame of Hope torch to officers from Branford Police, so police can begin Torch Run via Route 1/Main St. to the Branford/East Haven town line.

BRANFORD, CT - Branford is by no means one of the biggest towns in the state of Connecticut. But no town and/or police department is bigger to the Special Olympics in Connecticut than Branford.

For over 25 years, Branford Police Officers have remain committed to law enforcement’s grassroots fundraising in support of Special Olympics.

But this past year was record-setting.

Under the direction of Police Officers Josef Herten and Joseph Harrington, the Branford Police Department was recently recognized for raising more money for Special Olympics than any police department in state of Connecticut.

Here is what Officer Herten had to say about the department’s efforts:

“Officer Harrington and I have raised over $100,000 in the last three years and Branford Police have been one of the top fundraising departments in the CT for the last six years.

“This is the first time Branford Police Department has raised over $40,000 and the first time we have been awarded the (CCPA) Connecticut Chiefs of Police Association award for top fundraising department in the state.

“Ofc Harrington and I have dedicated an inordinate amount of time over the last several years and will continue to do so, but more importantly these accomplishments, as well as past accolades that we have received would not have been possible without the generosity, support, and steadfast loyalty from the residents and business owners within the Town of Branford.

“We are extremely grateful to represent the town of Branford and support the athletes of Special Olympics CT. We hope that with the communities continued support, that we can continue on our path to raise not only money, but to raise awareness for those with intellectual disabilities.”

Photos courtesy Branford police