(MIDDLETOWN, CT - Jan. 11, 2018) - The Connecticut State Police recently promoted 10 Troopers to Sergeant and recognized them during a ceremony at State Police Headquarters in Middletown on January 11, 2018.
Dr. Dora B. Schriro, Commissioner of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, formally promoted the Troopers during the event and State Police Colonel Alaric J. Fox pinned badges on the new Sergeants. Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman also attended and addressed the promotees.
The following Troopers were promoted:
Sergeant Matthew Ewing Sgt. Ewing was promoted from Trooper First Class, where he most recently served as Chester Resident Trooper. As Sergeant, he will be assigned to Troop I in Bethany. During his dozen years as a Trooper, Sgt. Ewing has also served at Troop K in Colchester. He has earned the agency’s Medal for Meritorious Service, Medal for Outstanding Service, three Unit Citation Awards and the Wartime Service Award, as well as the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Award. He has been a DARE Instructor, a Field Training Officer and a member of the State Police Honor Guard. Sgt. Ewing holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Central Connecticut State University and is a veteran of the Marine Corps. He lives in Killingworth with his family.
Sergeant Myles Ginley Sgt. Ginley was promoted from Trooper First Class and will now serve as Sergeant at Troop H in Hartford. During his 18-plus years as a Trooper, he served at Troop H in Hartford and as a Community Resource Officer and a School Resource Officer. Sgt. Ginley has been awarded with Medals for Outstanding Service, as well as a Unit Citation Award. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Saint Anselm College. He lives in Plainville with his family.
Sergeant Jack Kulig Sgt. Kulig was promoted from Trooper First Class and will be Sergeant at Troop F in Westbrook. He most recently served as a Detective in the State Police Central District Major Crime Squad and previously served at Troop I in Bethany and Troop G in Bridgeport. Sgt. Kulig has been a Trooper for 13 years and has earned an Award for Meritorious Service, a Lifesaving Award and a Unit Citation Award. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Westfield State College and lives in Southington with his family.