New Darien Police Officer Graduates At Top Of Class

DARIEN, CT — One of Darien's newest police officers graduated last week from the Stamford Police Academy at the top of his class and earned a prestigious award.

The Darien Police Department said officer Isaac Cadigan completed six months of rigorous basic training at the academy, and was presented with the Samuel J. Luciano Award, which is given by the Connecticut Chiefs of Police Association to the recruit in each police academy class who achieves the highest cumulative grade point average.

Cadigan was given a letter of commendation from the Stamford Police Department for his efforts in rendering medical aid to another recruit during a physical training session at the Stamford Police Academy in June. Cadigan was recognized during a special meeting of the Darien Police Commission on July 10, according to meeting minutes.

Cadigan began his probationary employment period this week in Darien and will go through several more months of comprehensive field training, the department noted.

"Congratulations to Ofc. Cadigan on this amazing achievement and welcome aboard!" the DPD said in a Facebook post.