The following information was taken from the Derby Police Department’s Facebook page.
The Derby Police Department would like to announce the swearing in of our newest police officer, Jake Szymansky.
Officer Szymansky comes to our department as a transfer from the Stratford Police Department, where he started more than two years ago.
Jake is a long time resident of Shelton and graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with baccalaureate degree in criminal justice after transferring from the University of New Haven.
We know that with his ties to the valley, professional experience, and education he will serve our community well! Welcome Patrolman Jake Szymansky. We hope you have a wonderful and long career in Derby. (Photos: PTL Szymansky and Mayor Dziekan – PTL Szymansky and Chief Narowski)
Editor’s Note: the new officer’s salary is $70,324.