Norwalk commission approves probationary offers for two police candidates, effective Oct. 16

The Board of Police Commissioners voted Sept. 15 to make offers of employment for two probationary police officers, with both appointments effective Oct. 16.

Commissioner Frank Collier Clemens moved to make an offer of employment to Michael Lowe; the motion carried. Commissioner Ron Paladino moved to advance a probationary appointment for a candidate identified in the meeting as Mr. Van Slyke; that motion also carried. The commission recorded congratulations and welcoming remarks for both candidates, and Deputy Lieutenant Gallino was identified as the contact for employment arrangements.

At the meeting the candidates were invited to remain for the rest of the session but were told they were not required to stay. No disciplinary or personnel conditions were recorded in the meeting minutes; both offers were described as probationary and set to begin Oct. 16.

Why this matters: Probationary hires are routine personnel actions for maintaining department staffing levels. The commission’s votes were formal approvals of offers of employment that will be processed by department administration and human resources.

Meeting context: The approvals followed an executive session on candidate applicants during which no motions or votes were taken; the official offers were made after the commission returned to public session.