The Wilton Police Department promoted two officers on Monday morning, Oct. 5, elevating Lt. Thomas Conlan to the rank of Captain and Sgt. Robert Cippola to Lieutenant. The promotions were made official during a swearing-in ceremony at the Annex Building at Town Hall.
Capt. Conlan started as a patrol officer with the Wilton Police Department in 2000 and was promoted to sergeant eight years later, and made lieutenant in 2013.
He has several commendations and letters of recognition for his work with Wilton’s department, as well as letters from the public recognizing him for his professionalism and work ethic.
Conlan has a BS in Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement Administration from the University of New Haven and is currently pursuing his Masters Degree there as well. He is a member of the Wilton Domestic Violence Task Force and the department liaison to the Domestic Violence Crisis Center in Norwalk. He has been a driving force in the department in combating domestic violence.
Conlan resides in Oxford with his wife, Ashley, and their three children, Katie, Brin and Jake.
Lt. Cippola joined the Wilton Police Department in 2005. During his time in Wilton he has covered assignments as Acting Sergeant and Acting Detective when the need arose, earning his promotion to sergeant in 2013. He has participated in a forum warning against scams that target seniors, for Stay At Home in Wilton, and has been recognized by the organization MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) for his achievements in the areas of enforcement, education and community involvement. Cipolla has also received numerous letters of commendation and recommendation for his outstanding efforts as a patrol officer, acting sergeant and acting detective.
Cipolla was named Officer of the Year in 2009.
Cipolla graduated with honors from Notre Dame High School in Fairfield, CT and obtained a BS in Criminal Justice, while maintaining his status on the Dean’s list, from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY. He graduated first in his class at the Connecticut Police Academy in Meridan, CT, the first time ever for the Wilton Police Department.
Cipolla resides in Trumbull with his wife, Merrianne, and their new baby Liliana.