Veteran Greenwich Police Officers Retire

Berry was promoted through the ranks and held numerous command positions within the department. He would command three major divisions in the department beginning with the Traffic Section, the Operations Division, the Patrol Division, and finally, the Detective Division. Berry also served as the Silver Shield Union vice president and president from 2001 to 2004.

Berry received numerous departmental commendations and awards. Berry was recognized with the department’s most prestigious award, the John J. Clark Award, which he received twice. First in 1994, he was commended for his courageous action in the face of gunfire while pursuing armed robbery suspects. Again in 2006, his efforts were commended for the creation and implementation of the STEP program which was credited with the reduction of the number of traffic accidents in the Town of Greenwich.

Berry was often assigned to manage many of the major events in town, supervising numerous security details from Presidential and foreign dignitary visits, parades and town events. 

In a statement, Police Chief James Heavey said, Tim could be relied upon to rapidly assess a situation, render a candid response and act decisively. I wish him luck in his next career.” Berry has become chief of the Belle Haven Police, a private service in the waterfront neighborhood of Greenwich.

Zack served 26 years with the department, continuing a family tradition of public service in Greenwich. Her brother and father both served with the Greenwich Fire Department. Zack’s assignments included the Patrol Division and the E911 Communications Center. Zack, who was hired in 1987, was one of the first officers assigned to the Domestic Violence Investigative unit.

Zack received several departmental commendations for excellent police work in diverse situations ranging from medical incidents, accident investigations, to the apprehension of wanted criminals.   

According to the department's statement, "The Chief’s office has received many notes and letters of recognition from citizens of Greenwich and executives of local institutions. The letters extolled her positive participation in charity events, blood drives, and youth mentorship programs. Each detailed her specific accomplishment with the consistent use of certain descriptive attributes of Officer Zack: professionalism, diplomacy, maturity, calming demeanor, finesse, and poise. The overriding theme of all the letters was Officer Zack’s genuine compassion for the citizens of Greenwich. 

In a statement, Zack said that her role as a police officer was always about service to the community. “I came on this job because I wanted to help people. It almost sounds too simple, but there it is,” Zack said.

Heavey said, “Officer Zack lived up to the department’s vision to improve the quality of life within Greenwich, while at the same time maintaining respect for individual rights and human dignity. Liza really is a people person who was always ready to lend an ear to a friend or citizen in need. I am very proud to have served with Liza and wish her luck in her new career.”

Zack will continue to serve the Town of Greenwich as a volunteer Special Police Officer and also will take a new job as a civilian dispatcher at the Redding Police Department.