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06/15/2015
Gov. Malloy Directs Connecticut Flag on State Capitol Building Lowered Tuesday in Honor of Waterbury Deputy Police Chief Corbett
(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is directing the State of Connecticut flag to be lowered to half-staff on the State Capitol building in Hartford from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, June 16, in honor of Waterbury Acting Deputy Police Chief Christopher Corbett.
"Deputy Chief Corbett loved serving the department and devoted his career to ensuring the security and safety of the people of Waterbury," Governor Malloy said. "I join police officers and residents from throughout the State of Connecticut in mourning his loss. We thank him for his service to his community, and we send our thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, and fellow officers in the Waterbury Police Department."
Deputy Chief Corbett served the department for 18 years. He was promoted to Acting Deputy Police Chief in 2013 after serving as captain for three years.
Funeral services are scheduled to be held on Tuesday morning.
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