Wilton Police Department Swears In New Sergeant

WILTON, Conn. -- Fifteen years after he first joined the Wilton Police Department as a patrol officer, David Hartman was sworn in as a sergeant during a ceremony Monday in the Town Hall Annex.

Lisa Hartman pins the sergeant's badge on to her husband David Hartman, who was officially promoted to sergeant in a ceremony Monday at the Wilton Town Hall Annex.
Photo Credit: *Frank MacEachern*

Newly promoted Wilton Police Sergeant David Hartman, smiles at his wife Lisa as she pins his sergeant badge on during a ceremony at the Town Hall Annex Monday.
Photo Credit: *Frank MacEachern*

Wilton Police Chief Michael Lombardo, at right, speaks during the promotion ceremony for Sgt. David Hartman Monday at the Town Hall Annex.
Photo Credit: *Frank MacEachern*

Frank MacEachern

11/03/2014 2:00 p.m.

"Throughout his career, Officer Hartman has received many letters of recognition and commendation," Chief Michael Lombardo said at the ceremony.

He was named Officer of the Year in 2011 and received three lifesaving awards in 2004, 2008 and 2013, Lombardo said.

Police commission member David Waters praised Hartman's promotion.

"We're delighted with this and we think it is a great choice," he said.

After he was sworn in by Assistant Town Clerk Ann Fiteni, Hartman's wife Lisa pinned the sergeant's badge on her husband's uniform.

The couple have three children: Kaitlyn, 9, Connor, 7, and Ryan, 5.

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