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Commission approves tuition reimbursement, two DROP plans and reads multiple commendation letters
Summary
The commission unanimously approved tuition reimbursement for Lieutenant Sofia Gallino, approved five‑year deferred retirement (DROP) plans for Sergeant Ryan Evarts and Officer Luis Giannetasio starting Aug. 1, 2026, and accepted several complimentary letters praising officers for mental‑health responses, investigations and community outreach.
During the May 18 meeting the Norwalk Police Commission approved several personnel and informational items.
Tuition reimbursement: Commissioners approved reimbursement to Lieutenant Sofia Gallino for two courses (6 credits) at Sacred Heart University. The chief reported the courses cost $850 each (6 credits total $5,545 as listed); under the department contract the commission approved reimbursement of 50% ($2,772.50) after confirming course grades and prior authorization.
DROP plans: The commission approved deferred retirement option (DROP) applications from Sergeant Ryan Evarts and Officer Luis Giannetasio to begin Aug. 1, 2026 for five years; the chief confirmed administrative services provided financial breakdowns and that both applicants had completed required paperwork.
Informational letters: The commission read multiple complimentary letters. One letter described an officer’s compassionate response to a mental‑health crisis on April 12; another, from the New Canaan police chief, commended Officer Mark Boltz for investigative assistance that contributed to an arrest in a tow‑company overcharging case. Other letters praised ride‑along experiences, the Citizens Police Academy and school resource officer work. The chief read these letters into the record and commissioners acknowledged the officers’ service.
Where transcript spellings or numeric lines were inconsistent (for example, differing spellings of some names and a few contradictory numeric lines), this account follows the commission’s presented names and notes where the meeting record appeared inconsistent.
