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There's A New Cop On The Beat In Branford

Justin Kenny is a Southern CT State University grad who worked in food service for a decade before making the move to law enforcement.

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The Branford Police Department's newest officer, Justin Kenny, on patrol.
The Branford Police Department's newest officer, Justin Kenny, on patrol. (Branford Police Department)

BRANFORD, CT — There's a new cop on the beat in Branford.

The police department welcomed Officer Justin Kenny in a Facebook post. Police caught up with him for a photo while he was out on patrol.

Police said Kenny graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, then worked in the food industry for 10 years, "before making the switch into law enforcement."

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"Officer Kenny is excited to serve the town of Branford, and we look forward to seeing him have a safe and successful career," the police wrote.

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