Danbury confirms two detective promotions and two new entry officers

At the Sept. 1 meeting the council confirmed two promotions and two entry-level appointments in the Danbury Police Department.

The mayor’s communications recommended Joseph Alstrom for promotion to detective, citing prior higher-education administrative experience and departmental awards. Councilman Mike Flanagan moved to confirm the promotion and the council voted unanimously. Alstrom thanked the council and said he “looks forward to serving the people of Danbury” in his new role.

The council likewise confirmed Deondre Perkins to detective; the mayor’s communication noted Perkins’ six years of U.S. Army service and his ranking number 1 on the detective eligibility list. The motion to confirm passed unanimously; Perkins thanked the council and department in brief remarks.

Separately, the council received communications to appoint entry-level officers Alexis Ortega Gonzalez and Matthew Restrepo Gallo; both were described as being ranked on the eligibility list and attending the police academy. Council moved and approved both appointments by unanimous vote.