Christopher Pryputniewicz, a six-year veteran of the Vernon Police Department, was sworn in as a sergeant this week in the traditional ceremony at police headquarters.
Town Clerk Bernice Dixon, who also swore him in as a patrol officer in 2007, administered the sergeant's oath.
Pryputniewicz, 32, has been part of the East Central Nartotics Task force in addition to his regular patrol duties.
He has also received several commendations. In 2010, he was cited for distinguished service and in 2009 and 2010, he received distinguished service unit awards.
Pryputniewicz received formal letters of commendation in 2009 and 2010.
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