Danbury's Mayor Names New Police Chief

DANBURY, CT — Danbury Mayor Mark D. Boughton announced in a release that the he has appointed Chief Patrick Ridenhour to replace outgoing Police Chief Alan Baker.

Chief Ridenhour is currently the Chief of Stratford's police department and is a 28-year law enforcement veteran. He began his career at the Waterbury Police Department in 1988 and served there until 2008 before taking the position as the new Deputy Chief of the Stratford Police Department in 2009.

“Danbury is proud to welcome Chief Ridenhour. He and many other candidates went through an extremely rigorous hiring process, and Patrick truly shined throughout the process,” said Boughton. “It is my firm belief that our department is one of the best in the country and as Chief Ridenhour takes the helm I know that we can expect out-of-the-box thinking and continued great service from Danbury’s finest for our residents,” he added.

“I am humbled and honored to be chosen as the next Chief of the Danbury Police Department. I would like to thank Mayor Boughton for this tremendous opportunity to serve such a growing and diverse community. I look forward to working with the mayor, the men and women of this great department, and the entire Danbury community,” said Ridenhour.

The Mayor’s appointment is subject to council approval.