Greenwich Police announced on Tuesday the retirement of Lieutenant John Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is a graduate of Westchester Business Institute. He was hired as a Greenwich Police officer in 1992. He served as a Dispatcher, Field Training Officer, Traffic Accident Investigator. LT Rodriguez was promoted Sergeant in 2009, and to Lieutenant in 2017.
Lieutenant Rodriguez has also served as a crisis negotiator and a crisis intervention team member. He is a certified emergency medical technician, and has advanced police training in cold weather ice rescue, criminal patrol drug enforcement, death investigations and vehicle thefts.
In addition, Lt Rodriguez has numerous civilian letters of appreciation, letters of commendation, and a Connecticut State’s Attorney award. He served three years on active duty in the US Army and an additional three years in the New York National Guard.