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Police commission appoints Jesse Sowalik as animal control officer and adopts updated ALPR policy
Summary
The Simsbury Police Commission voted to employ Jesse Sowalik as animal control officer effective April 27, 2026, and approved revisions to general orders including a restriction on sharing ALPR data outside Connecticut until the vendor aligns with the state model policy.
The Simsbury Police Commission voted to hire Jesse Sowalik as the town’s animal control officer, with employment set to begin April 27, 2026, and adopted two updated general orders, including a new policy on automated license plate recognition (ALPR) data sharing.
Chief (S2) recommended Sowalik based on her associate degree in animal science, more than 11 years’ experience as a veterinary technician and her state certification as an animal control officer since 2021. "I think her work experience, her personality, and character align with the mission of our police department," the chief said, describing the candidate’s background in Hartford, Wethersfield and…
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