East Hartford Police Welcomes New Officers

East Hartford, CT - The Town of East Hartford welcomed its newest Police Officers today at a ceremony held outside the East Hartford Public Safety Complex.  In the presence of family and friends, Officers Jonathan Homes, Arianna Rivera, and Stephanie Medina were administered the Oath of Office by East Hartford Town Clerk Robert Pasek, overseen by Mayor Marcia Leclerc, East Hartford Police Chief Scott Sansom and members of his Command Staff. 

“It gives me great pleasure to welcome our newest police officers to our community,” said Mayor Marcia A. Leclerc. “I am certain they will be a credit to our Town, and I wish them luck with their transition and a successful career at the East Hartford Police Department.”

“We’re so fortunate to be able to find such great officers,” Chief Sansom said.  “There are many options for qualified candidates these days, so for them to select East Hartford says a lot about our agency and our community,” he explained.  “We look forward to having them join our Patrol Division, and anticipate these new East Hartford officers enjoying long careers here.” 

All three officers previously served with other Connecticut police departments.  Officer Holmes, 27, served over three years with the Windsor Police Department.  Prior to that, he served for two years as an East Hartford Emergency Dispatcher.  He is currently pursuing a degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice at Central Connecticut State University.  Officer Rivera, 26, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Sociology from Southern Connecticut State University.  She has served the last two years with the Hartford Police Department.  Officer Medina, 29, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of New Haven.   She has also served the last two years with the Hartford Police Department.  All three officers will begin their transitional training immediately, followed by Field Training later this month.