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MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTIC Radio) - An internal colonel for Connecticut State Police is named.
After conferring with incoming DESPP Commissioner Ronnell Higgins, Commissioner James C. Rovella today appointed Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Loughman as Interim Colonel of the Connecticut State Police, effective Wednesday.
Interim Colonel Loughman succeeds Colonel Stavros Mellekas, who retired today following nearly three decades with the State Police.
“For the last three decades, Colonel Mellekas has provided dedicated and loyal service to the Connecticut State Police and the people of our state,” Governor Ned Lamont said in a statement.
Interim Colonel Loughman has served as Trooper for nearly 18 years. In his most recent assignment, he was Commanding Officer of the Office of Professional Standards and Training.
A member of the CSP command staff for more than seven years, he was previously appointed to the Labor Relations Unit and was Commanding Officer at various Troops in the Central and Western Districts.
I thank DESPP Commissioner Rovella and incoming DESPP Commissioner Ronnell Higgins for the opportunity to further serve the state of Connecticut. As Troopers, our first priority is public safety and during my interim tenure, I will continue to work alongside all Connecticut State Troopers to ensure that safety, trust, and integrity are maintained,” noted Interim Colonel Loughman.
Commissioner Rovella is also set to retire, but an exact date hasn't been announced yet. Ronnell Higgins has been named to replace him, coming from Yale University.
