Chief of Police

Chief Frank P. Cappiello

Chief Frank P. Cappiello was appointed as Chief of Police in May 2016.  He previously spent thirty five years of dedicated career law enforcement experience with the Woodbridge Police Department, twenty eight years of which at a supervisory level and the past twelve years serving in an administrative command position reporting directly to the Office of the Chief of Police.  He is a graduate of both the FBI National Academy and the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association Supervisory Leadership Institute.  Chief Cappiello is team-oriented and forward-thinking while working in collaboration with other town officials and departments; as well as with state and federal agencies, to accomplish necessary goals and objectives.  Chief Cappiello served as President of the South Central Chiefs of Police Association and was a member of its Board of Directors. He exemplifies the characteristics of honesty, integrity, and excellence leading by example and inspiring others to deliver the highest level of public service.  Chief Cappiello is a lifelong Woodbridge resident with strong community ties; he is known to be open-minded, trustworthy, readily accessible, approachable, and highly visible in the community.