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Torrington promotes Madeline Gellamino to sergeant; first woman in department's supervisory ranks
Summary
The Torrington Board of Public Safety on Aug. 6 promoted Detective Madeline Gellamino to sergeant, a 22-year department veteran and the first woman elevated to a supervisory rank. The board also confirmed one officer's completion of probation.
The Torrington Board of Public Safety on Wednesday promoted Detective Madeline Gellamino to the rank of sergeant and confirmed another officer's completion of probation.
Chief Baldwin introduced Gellamino at a small ceremony after the board voted to approve the promotion on the recommendation of the chief. Commissioner Joel McLeod moved the promotion and Commissioner Doug Benedetto seconded; the motion passed on a voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Gellamino, a 22-year veteran of the Torrington Police Department who has served 12 years in the detective division, will serve as the patrol…
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