Posted on December 18, 2023
State Representative Kathleen McCarty (R-38) was presented with a 2023 Carroll J. Hughes Legislator of the Year Award for her efforts on behalf of law enforcement in the State of Connecticut.
The CPCA Carroll J. Hughes Legislator of the Year award is named in honor of longtime lobbyist Carroll J. Hughes and is presented annually to lawmakers who have worked to support initiatives and legislation important to law enforcement. Hughes was a longtime and well-respected lobbyist who worked with the CPCA, and many other organizations.
“Carroll’s longstanding commitment to the men and women of law enforcement and our state’s public safety was second to none and I would like to thank the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association for honoring me with this incredible award in his memory,” Rep. McCarty said. “I am proud we were able to work together to advocate positively on behalf of keeping school resource officers active and engaged within our Connecticut school communities.”
Rep. McCarty was extremely helpful during discussions on Senate Bill 1 and worked to alleviate their concerns, including the possible removal of, or separate training standards for, school resource officers, the Association said.
According to the Association’s website, “the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association is an organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of the residents of the State of Connecticut; to aiding other government bodies within and external to the State of Connecticut in the administration of justice, ensuring that all are treated equally before the law.”
The meeting was held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Bristol and featured a training segment for law enforcement officers, a mini product exposition, and networking and professional development opportunities. The event also featured Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Commissioner Ronnell Higgins.
State Reps. DiGiovancarlo and Quinn, and State Senator Cicarella were also presented with a Carroll J. Hughes award.
More information can be found at: https://www.cpcanet.org/