Decorated Greenwich Police Officer Retires After 30 Years Of Service
GREENWICH, CT — Det. First Grade William Weissauer has retired from the Greenwich Police Department after a decorated career that spans 30 years.Weissauer helped train all new officers and detectives on crime scene procedures, and he was a favorite instructor at the department's Citizens' Police Academy and youth police camps, the department noted in an announcement."Beyond his keen investigative skills and meticulous attention to detail, DFG Weissauer is a natural leader, trainer, and mentor. As he transitions to retirement, the Department and Town thank him for his unwavering dedication, years of service, and a job well done," GPD Chief James Heavey said.Weissauer joined the GPD in 1995 and graduated at the top of his police academy class, according to the department. After he bexame a crime scene investigator and detective in 2002, Weissauer worked on every major crime scene and high-profile case in Greenwich and often provided expert testimony at criminal trials.Throughout his career, Weissauer earned 33 letters of commendation and numerous other awards and honors, such as the prestigious Dr. John Clarke Officer of the Year Award for outstanding service. The award given annually by the Greenwich’s Lion Club. "In 2022, DFG Weissauer undertook an ambitious multi-year effort to overhaul the Department’s system for logging and handling evidence crucial to law enforcement and the judicial processes," the GPD said. "The results to date have been 100 percent accountability for high-liability property and evidence, ranging from DNA samples and digitally stored data and photographs to firearms, narcotics, and cash. "The department said it "will be forever grateful" for Weissauer's service. "We thank you for the mentorship and camaraderie you’ve given countless officers," the GPD added. "Have a great and happy retirement!"The article Decorated Greenwich Police Officer Retires After 30 Years Of Service appeared first on Greenwich, CT Patch.
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