Greenwich Police Ranks Grow by 5

The Greenwich Police Department moved closer to reaching its authorized strength of 155 officers with the swearing-in Monday of five new recruits.

Police Chief James Heavey told the recruits and their families gathered in the Greenwich Town Hall Meeting Room that he hopes the department will be at full strength by year's end.

The officers were administered the oath of office by First Selectman Peter Tesei who also is the town's police commissioner. "This is one of the most fulfilling duties in my capacity as First Selectman and Police Commissioner," Tesei told the quintet of men. "You are joining the ranks of a very prestigious organization of officers who serve with great honor and commitment."

The five will be attending the Milford Police Academy where classes begin Aug. 5, according to Sgt. Debora Vesciglio of Greenwich PD's training division. The officers won't complete that training until February. They will then return to Greenwich to complete departmental training and their 18-month probationary period.

The new officers are:

• Daniel J. Corcoran, of Canton, who graduated in 2012 Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice/geographical information science. He also is a 2010 graduate of Tunxis Community College with an associate’s degree in criminal justice. He worked as a public safety supervisor for the IPC International Corp. in Farmington, and has certifications in CPR and AED.
• Matthew A. Costella, of Bethel, graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 2012. Before his appointment, he worked as a relocation accounting analyst in Danbury. He also has worked as a lifeguard and weight room staff at the YMCA of Brookfield.
• Frank R. Eisenach-Fedak, of Trumbull, is a 2012 graduate of Iona College where he earned a bachelor’s degree in education. He worked as a teacher in the Bronx teaching religion and physical education.
• Andrew A. Greco, of Riverside, is a 2011 cum laude graduate of the University of Connecticut bachelor’s degree in political science and psychology with a minor in history. He has worked in commercial real estate as a director of sales and was the owner/operator of a property maintenance company. He also is a member of the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol and has recently completed Fire I and Hazmat Operations certifications.
• Casey R. Hutchings, of Ridgefield, is a 1999 graduate of Fordham University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics. He is a former equity trader for AMR Capital in Manhattan who resigned from his position to be a stay-at-home father to his newborn son, who is now 2 years old.