Wallingford Police Chief Announces Retirement

Wallingford CT

07 April, 2021

1:25 PM

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WALLINGFORD, CT — Wallingford Police Chief William Wright is retiring after 25 years with the department, according to the Meriden Record-Journal. The Record-Journal reports Wright, who was promoted to chief in 2015, will still have a presence around town as he will become the director of operations at Choate Rosemary Hall. His retirement is effective July 1. Wright told the Record-Journal he wasn't looking to retire but was intrigued by the position at Choate. In addition to needing to hire a new police chief, Wallingford is also looking for a fire chief to replace current Chief Richard Heidgerd who is retiring Friday after more than 30 years with the department. Read more at the Meriden Record-Journal here. See also: Wallingford Fire Chief Announces Retirement