East Hartford Police Department Welcomes New Officers

East Hartford, CT – The Town of East Hartford and the East Hartford Police Department welcomed three new police officers and an Animal Control Officer today at the East Hartford Public Safety Complex.

“East Hartford has one of the finest Police Departments in the state and that’s because of the men and women who serve as our police officers,” said Mayor Mike Walsh. “We are fortunate to be able to recruit capable, competent and diverse officers and provide them with the highest quality training that aligns with internationally-recognized CALEA standards, which helps them become a tremendous asset to our community. We welcome these new offices and wish them the best as they being their training."

 “In order to continue providing the absolute best service to our community, we have to do our part ensuring our new officers continue to receive the finest training possible,” Chief Sansom said.  “These new officers are currently certified CT officers who have decided to make East Hartford their new home.  We will be with them every step of the way ensuring they have access to every resource they need in their journey,” stated Sansom.  

Officers William Acevedo, Thomas Meleady Jr., Jordan Lytle, and ACO Kristin Judd were administered the Oath of the Office by East Hartford Town Clerk Robert Pasek, overseen my Mayor Michael P. Walsh, East Hartford Police Chief Scott Sansom and members of his command staff.  

Officer William Acevedo is 39 years old and has been a Hartford Police Officer since March of 2018.  Acevedo has been described as being dependable and professional according to his supervisors in Hartford.  While in Hartford, Acevedo was assigned to the motor unit, and was a Field Training Officer. 

Officer Thomas Meleady Jr. is 28 years old and has been serving as a police officer in Springfield, MA over the past 4 years.  Prior to his employment with Springfield Police, he served in the U.S. Army from May of 2014 until he was honorably discharged in September of 2017.  Officer Meleady has been described by his peers as a person who truly loves being a police officer.  

Officer Jordan Lytle is 27 years old and has been a Police Officer in New Haven for the past year and a half.  Lytle was described by his former co-workers as “very accountable”.  In September of 2021, Officer Lytle received a Letter of Commendation for removing a gunshot victim from a vehicle entangled in live wires.  Officer Lytle feels life in East Hartford will be a better fit for his long-term policing goals. 

Animal Control Officer Kristin Judd previously served as a part time Animal Control Officer in East Hartford from November of 2019 until July of 2020.  Kristin decided to pursue a full-time position at the CT Humane Society where she was a Team Leader, Assistant District Manager, and Foster Care Coordinator.  She is pet certified in first aid and CPR, and a certified dog trainer. 

Officers Acevedo, Meleady Jr., Lytle, and ACO Judd will start their training in the near future.  We wish them all the best of luck!