Updated: 4:16 PM EDT May 27, 2021
NEW LONDON, Conn. — New London Police Chief Peter Reichard will retire from the force after 34 years in law enforcement, the city's mayor announced Thursday.
“Chief Reichard has worked very well with the community, and he has established a great deal of innovative proactive policing approaches with the goal of enhancing the quality of life in the city,” Mayor Michael E. Passero said.
Passero added that Reichard's efforts, including the use of technology, made a significant impact on the New London Police Department's crackdown on crime.
Reichard transitioned to New London after serving the City of New Haven for 25 years, even as an assistant chief.