Crime & Safety

Meet: Police Lt. Michael Finkelstein

Get to know the folks who work for the town of Ledyard.

Welcome to the fourth installment in Patch's ongoing series "Meet". This series is designed to let you get to know town employees a little better. It's always nice to put a face (and some details) with a name!

Today we meet Police Lt. Michael Finkelstein.

Name: Michael Finkelstein

Age: 42

Job title:  Lieutenant Ledyard Police Department

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Town of residence: Mystic

Where did you grow up? Clinton & Ledyard

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Family: 2 sons, Jordan, 20 & Caden, 5

Education: Ledyard High School, Three Rivers CC A.S. Criminal Justice, Eastern CT State University BGS Sociology, Salve Regina University Masters of Science Administration of Justice & Homeland Security 

What do you love about your job? Love working with the Ledyard Community to keep it safe.

What don't people know about your job? The large amount of paperwork connected with Police Administration. 

And just for fun:

The last book you read: One of several read to my son.

The last movie you saw: Despicable Me 2

What TV show do you never miss? NCIS

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