Retired Police Association of Greenwich RPAOG

We regret to announce the passing of Retired Captain Donald E Merchant Rest easy “Oilman” 🙏🙏

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R.PA.O.G Picnic 2026 Great to see Old Comrades

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2026 Dr. John Clarke Award for Officer of the Year

The Greenwich Police Department is proud to announce that Lieutenant Timothy Kelly has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Dr. John Clarke Award for Officer of the Year, the Department’s highest and most distinguished honor. 

The Dr. John Clarke Award is named in honor of Dr. John Clarke, whose legacy is defined by the values he championed throughout his career: integrity, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to excellence in public service. The award is reserved for those whose contributions leave a lasting mark on the organization and the community it serves.

Lieutenant Kelly is being recognized for his pivotal role in leading the Greenwich Police Department to full accreditation under the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC), a rigorous, multi-tiered certification process that evaluates every aspect of a department’s operations against professionally recognized benchmarks.

Over the course of two years, Lieutenant Kelly served as the driving force behind the Department’s accreditation effort. He took ownership of the Tier I standards, the foundational requirements that must be not only met but continuously maintained, while simultaneously completing the substantial requirements of Tier II and Tier III. Together, these tiers represent hundreds of individual standards spanning policy development, training compliance, operational review, and administrative documentation.

Thanks to Lieutenant Kelly’s dedication, the Greenwich Police Department now stands fully accredited under all three POSTC tiers, a distinction that signals to the public, peers, and the broader law enforcement community that this Department operates at the highest professional standard.

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The Greenwich Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Officer Cunningham to the rank of Sergeant.

Sergeant Cunningham has consistently demonstrated professionalism and a commitment to public service throughout his career. His dedication to the mission of the department and the safety of our community has made a lasting impact among his peers and those he serves.

In his new role, Sergeant Cunningham will be assigned to the Patrol Division, where he will oversee daily operations, support officers in the field, and continue to foster a high standard of service and accountability.

Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Cunningham on this well-deserved promotion and wishing him continued success in his new role.

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Sergeant Jeffrey Loock concludes a distinguished 24-year career with the Greenwich Police Department, marked by a consistent record of exemplary service and professional achievement. Over the course of his tenure, Sergeant Loock has received numerous honors, including multiple Officer of the Month recognitions, Letters of Recognition and Commendation, a Certificate of Appreciation, and a Unit Citation Award.

His commitment to excellence has also been recognized by external organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and the American Red Cross, in addition to the many letters of appreciation he has received from members of the community.

Throughout his career, Sergeant Loock has demonstrated an unwavering dedication to public service, duty, and the highest standards of professionalism. On April 1, he officially retired from the Greenwich Police Department.

Sergeant Loock joined GPD in 2002 following four years of honorable service in the United States Air Force. During his time with the Department, he served in a variety of roles within the Patrol Division, including Master Police Officer and Field Training Officer. His expertise in drug and alcohol recognition, and drone technology played a critical role in numerous investigations, including traffic accidents, burglaries, robberies, and motor vehicle thefts.

The Greenwich Police Department extends its sincere gratitude to Sergeant Loock for his many years of dedicated service and invaluable contributions to both the Department and the Greenwich community.