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Norwalk Swears In Chief Thomas Kulhawik and Dep. Chief David Wrinn

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Thomas Kulhawik shakes hands with David Wrinn after Wrinn was sworn in as deputy chief. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
Former chief Harry Rilling receives recognition from the crowd. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
Officer Carelton Giles serves as master of ceremonies. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
Amy Wrinn and Pete Torrano chat before the swearing in. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
The color guard begins the ceremony. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
Det. Kristina Lapak sings the national anthem. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
Former chief Harry Rilling receives recognition from the crowd. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
Mayor Richard Moccia begins his remarks. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
Thomas Kulhawik's 92-year-old Aunt Helen is singled out for applause. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
Mayor Richard Moccia swears in David Wrinn. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
Mayor Richard Moccia swears in David Wrinn. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
Dep. Chief David Wrinn has his new badge pinned on by his wife after being sworn in. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
Dep. Chief David Wrinn has his new badge pinned on by his wife after being sworn in. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
Mayor Richard Moccia swears Thomas Kulhawik in as Norwalk's new police chief Wednesday in City Hall. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
Chiefs Edward Kulhawik and Thomas Kulhawik embrace. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
Lt. Paul Vinett, right, speaks with Norwalk Chief Thomas Kulhawik after Wednesday's swearing-in ceremony. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
Officer Cesar Ramirez congratulates Dep. Chief David Wrinn. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
Joy Lenters and the Rev. Nellie Mann. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
Read the Article Norwalk's New Police Chief, Deputy Sworn In

NORWALK, Conn. – Wednesday was "surreal" for Thomas Kulhawik, who was sworn in as Norwalk's ninth police chief.

"It's surreal, standing here today, as it seems like only yesterday," he said of the day 29 years ago when then-Lt. Harry Rilling called him to offer him a spot in the police academy. "... I just hope you made a good decision."

Kulhawik and his deputy, David Wrinn, were sworn in Wednesday, with assurances made to the public from all who took the lectern.

"You can rest assured that your safety, the protection of your family, the observation of our laws, ...
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