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Meet Branford's Newest Police Officer, Sophia Papa

Before joining the ranks of the Branford Police Department, she interned for the Drug Enforcement Administration Field Division in Boston.

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New Branford police officer Sophia Papa interned with multiple agencies before joining the department, among them, the North Haven Police Department.
New Branford police officer Sophia Papa interned with multiple agencies before joining the department, among them, the North Haven Police Department. (Branford Police Department)

BRANFORD, CT — When you see her, don't forget to welcome Branford's newest finest!

"Please join us in welcoming our newest officer out on patrol, Officer Sophia Papa," the Branford Police Department wrote on Facebook.

Papa graduated from Endicott College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.

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She interned with multiple agencies, including the North Haven Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration Field Division in Boston before joining Branford Police Department.

"Wishing her a safe and successful career here in Branford," police wrote.

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