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Phyllis DiGioia is the Founder, Owner and Executive Director of Honor Wellness Center, an outpatient mental health, addictions and trauma treatment center for first responders, veterans, and their families. Phyllis has been a Social Worker for 28 years and earned… Read More

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After receiving his B.A. in Urban/Government Studies from the University of Connecticut in 1969, Mr. Spector researched his options for service to the community. Among his choices were service in the Peace Corps, the military, and/or law enforcement. Although he… Read More

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Scott Driscoll has been employed in the field of law enforcement since 1989. Scott has served in many capacities but the majority of his career was spent as a youth officer and computer investigator. In 1992, Scott began teaching drug… Read More

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Christopher Bartolotta was employed by the State of Connecticut’s Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police, for thirty-two years of service, retiring in April of 2022 with the rank of Captain. He continues his public service… Read More

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Karen O’Connor is has worked in the field of criminal investigations for over 25 years. She began as a Public Defender Investigator for the State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch in 1990 and became a Connecticut State Trooper in 1994. After… Read More

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Heather LaRock graduated with honors from the University of New Haven with a Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Science in 2000. Heather is currently employed by the South Windsor Police Department as a patrol officer after serving 21 years in law… Read More

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Michael J. Kowal has over 20 years of military service and is currently a credentialed Federal Agent for the Department of the Air Force, Office of Special Investigations. He has focused much of his work in defensive counterintelligence and is… Read More

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Bernard “Bernie” Hallums served his community for over 32 years as a police officer in the Town of Manchester.  In addition to his role as a Patrol Officer, he served as a Field Training Officer for 20 years, a Team… Read More

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Mark Sticca retired as a Captain Connecticut State Police after nearly 27 years. Mark served as a patrol trooper and Academy Instructor; and both as a patrol and administrative sergeant. He held several commands as a lieutenant to include commands… Read More