Detective First Grade William Weissauer Retires from Greenwich Police after 30 Years of Service

Detective First Grade Weissauer joined the Greenwich Police Department in 1995 and graduated at the top of his Police Academy class.  He became a detective and crime scene investigator in 2002. Since then, he has worked on every major crime scene and high-profile case in Greenwich, often providing expert testimony at criminal trials.

Weissauer has received 33 Letters of Commendation and numerous other awards and honors during his Greenwich Police Dept career, including the prestigious Dr. John Clarke Officer of the Year Award for outstanding service, given annually by Greenwich’s Lion Club.

In 2022, Detective First Grade Weissauer undertook an ambitious multi-year effort to overhaul the Department’s system for logging and handling evidence crucial to law enforcement and the judicial processes.  The results to date have been 100% accountability for high-liability property and evidence, ranging from DNA samples and digitally stored data and photographs to firearms, narcotics, and cash.

“Beyond his keen investigative skills and meticulous attention to detail, DFG Weissauer is a natural leader, trainer, and mentor. As he transitions to retirement, the Department and Town thank him for his unwavering dedication, years of service, and a job well done.”. Chief James Heavey.

Greenwich Police will be forever grateful for his exceptional service to the Department and the Town of Greenwich. We thank you for the mentorship and camaraderie you’ve given countless officers.