Chief Robert Gagne began his career with the Orange
Police Department in 1978 as a part-time civilian dispatcher while still
in high school.
He was sworn in as a Supernumerary Officer
in 1980 and attended the Milford Police Academy in 1981, graduating
first in his class.
He was sworn in as a full-time Officer in
June 1981.
He rose through the ranks of the Department,
being promoted to Sergeant in January 1987 and Lieutenant in November
1987.
He served as the shift commander for all three
shifts in the Department prior to being assigned as the commander of the
Investigative Services Unit in August 2000.
He was promoted to the rank of Assistant
Chief of Police in July 2003 and Chief of Police in June 2006.
Chief Gagne has served as the
commander of the Orange Police Honor Guard and Chairman of the Orange
Police Awards Committee.
He has served as a police instructor and is
a certified Emergency Medical Technician.
During his career Chief Gagne has been
awarded the Department’s Lifesaving Medal, Exceptional Service Award,
four Letters of Commendation and one Letter of Recognition.
He has also been awarded the Connecticut
Police Chiefs Association Samuel Luciano Award.
Chief Gagne is a graduate of the
University of New Haven with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice –
Law Enforcement Administration.
He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in
Leadership at Albertus Magnus College.
Chief Gagne is a
member of the FBI’s Law Enforcement Executive Development Association.
He currently serves on the Connecticut
Police Chiefs Association Highway Safety Committee and was recently
nominated to serve on the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association Board of
Directors.
