New Police Captain For DEEP's Marine Division in Old Lyme

A Press Release from Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police Sergeant Ryan Healy has been promoted to the rank of Captain. Captain Healy will head up EnCon’s Marine Division, which is based at CT DEEP Marine Headquarters in Old Lyme. 

Susan Whalen, DEEP Deputy Commissioner said, “In his work with the Agency over the past 18 years, Captain Healy has played a unique role of performing not only traditional law enforcement activities, but also protecting Connecticut’s natural resources and marine life at the same time. In his new position, Captain Healy will oversee the EnCon Police Division’s enforcement of commercial and marine fishing laws and law enforcement operations in Connecticut’s three major shoreline parks.”

Background Information

A graduate of Central Connecticut State University with a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Captain Ryan Healy joined the EnCon Police unit in 1994 and has spent his entire career as an officer in the Marine District. Prior to becoming a Conservation Enforcement Officer, he was a commercial fisherman and has a U.S. Coast Guard 100 ton pilot’s license. In 2006, he was promoted to sergeant. 

Awards

• Officer of the year in 1997
• Medal for Outstanding Service in 2005
• Citation for outstanding service in 2010