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.
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As the city of New London continues preparing for graduation, police say several parking restrictions will be in effect Wednesday. Author: Alana Seldon (FOX61) Updated: 7:02 AM EDT May 19, 2021
NEW LONDON, Conn. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy will honor its Class of 2021 with commencement exercises on Wednesday.
The 104th Commencement ceremony will be held on Cadet Memorial Field at the USCGA in New London.
President Joe Biden will make his first trip to Connecticut since taking office, as he is set to deliver the keynote address.
“We are honored to host the Commander-in-Chief as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2021, the future leaders of the U.S. Coast Guard,” said Academy Superintendent Rear Adm. Bill Kelly. “It will be a memorable event for our community, as well as a great opportunity to showcase the Academy and the city of New London o
Biden last addressed a graduating class at the Academy as vice-president in 2013. Author: FOX61 Staff Updated: 9:52 AM EDT May 19, 2021
NEW LONDON, Conn. President Joe Biden will be delivering the keynote commencement address this morning to the Coast Guard Academy in New London.
The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. and will not be opened to the public.
Despite Connecticut lifting COVID-19 restrictions today, crowd size will be limited and mask-wearing will be required. The event will be available for viewing on the FOX61 News app or at: https://uscga.live/commencement2021
Follow live coverage of the president s visit all morning long on FOX61 News.