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New Police Chief Named In Wallingford
Police Chief William Wright is retiring after 25 years with the department.

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Police Chief William Wright is retiring after 25 years with the department.

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He grew up in Hamden, graduated from Hamden High School and joined the police department after serving in the U.S. Army. He retired in 1998.
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