Due to the recent promotion of Sergeant Kevin O’Grady,  Officer JASON RICHARDS has been named the Department’s new Court Liaison. Officer Richards has been with the Department since 1998. The last three years he has been a full-time officer. In addition to his duties here, Officer Richard is a member of the Army Reserve and has served a tour of duty in Iraq. The Departments Court officer is responsible to preparing all cases for court , evidence keeping, record keeping, representing the Department at  hearings, acting as the liaison between the Police Department and the District Attorney’s office, defense attorneys, probation, and members of the Clerk of Courts office,  . When not in Court the Court Officer assists the Detective in follow-up investigations,  conducts routine patrols, and performs other duties. Jason grew up in Granby and resides here in Town with his wife Carrie.