Branford's Police Chief To Be North Branford's Police Chief

Branford's top cop, Kevin Halloran, will be "retiring" from the Branford police force in a few weeks. But he isn't going far.

Halloran will be taking over as the police chief in North Branford.

The North Branford police commission chairman put out the following statement:

I am pleased to announce that the North Branford Police Commission has hired Kevin H. Halloran as North Branford’s new Chief of Police.

Kevin lives in Branford, Connecticut and has been a member of the Branford Police Department for 30 years, having served as Branford’s Chief of Police since September 2011. As the Chief of Police in Branford, Kevin supervised an 65 person police department and has an outstanding track record in law enforcement and the use of strategic planning and technology to maintain a safe community.

He is well-respected and is also known as someone who listens and engages with the public. Kevin has a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Justice Administration from Tiffin University in Ohio, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Safety Administration from Charter Oak State College in New Britain, Connecticut. He also received intensive training in the latest management concepts in business and government at the Police Executive Research Forum in Boston, Massachusetts in 2008.

Kevin was one of seven finalists picked by South Central Criminal Justice panel of Police Chiefs and was involved in a selection process that included two extensive interviews with an interview panel made of the police commissioners, the Mayor, and two additional members of the North Branford Town Council. The process also required the development of a strategic plan for the North Branford Police Department. Kevin had three qualities that stood out during the candidate interview process: confidence, humility and trust.

Kevin’s extensive law enforcement experience along with his strong belief in partnerships between the community and the police will serve North Branford’s citizens well. His goal in North Branford will be to advance our police department to a professional organization that will serve as a model to other communities. His mission from day one will be to increase the quality of life in the community and build trust by preventing crime and reducing the fear of crime.

He also believes that we must keep our police officers healthy and up-to-date in law enforcement techniques so that they deliver police services in an effective and efficient manner.
It is with great pleasure that I now introduce Kevin H. Halloran – North Branford’s new Chief of Police!!