[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 29, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Pages S970-S971]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RETIREMENT OF CHIEF ANGELO TOSCANO

 Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I am delighted to rise today to pay 
tribute to a well-respected and remarkable officer, Chief Angelo 
Toscano, whose retirement from the Wilton Police Force marks the end of 
43 years as a Connecticut law enforcement officer. Day in and day out, 
Chief Toscano ensured that safety and peace prevailed in the Wilton 
community. I am honored to extend thanks and appreciation to him. On 
behalf of the people of Wilton and the entire state of Connecticut, 
whom I am privileged to represent in the United States Senate.
  Chief Toscano was born and raised in Darien, Connecticut. After 
graduating from Darien High School he attended Norwalk Community 
College and the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy. In 
1957, after serving in the United States Marine Corps for three years, 
he began his career in law enforcement as a patrolman. His dedication 
earned him the respect of his colleagues, and his leadership propelled 
him up the ranks--from patrolman, to sergeant, to detective, and 
finally, to Chief of Police.
  Throughout his career in public service, Chief Toscano remained on 
the cutting edge of law enforcement techniques, always believing that 
there was more for him to learn. Chief Toscano continued his training 
up until the very end of his career, including participation in the 
Connecticut Police Academy, the Darien Power Squadron, and a wide range 
of F.B.I. training programs.
  Chief Toscano embodied everything a community could hope for in a 
Chief of Police. He was a veteran of the streets

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whose years of experience became the source of his good judgment and 
dependability. He was a well-trained cop whose background and skill 
ensured that, as Chief, he led with a steadfast and reliable hand. 
Moreover, Chief Toscano was an innovative leader, with the uncanny 
ability to incorporate his specialized skills with his personal insight 
and creativity. Under his leadership, the Wilton Police Force 
introduced such initiatives as D.A.R.E. and C.O.P.S., as well as the 
installation of defibrillators into every patrol car.
  The job of a chief of police is a demanding task that requires 
strength of character and good judgment. One need not look far for 
proof of Chief Toscano's success and ability, for it is visible in the 
safety that Wilton residents relish everyday.
  Today, it is my pleasure to join the Town of Wilton and the State of 
Connecticut in thanking Chief Toscano for his many years of dedicated 
service and wishing him well in the future.

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