(Our presenters and panelists are drawn from law enforcement, academia, public service, and corporate America. Each brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in their individual fields of endeavor.)
The Speaker
Brian M. Wright serves as Chief of Police for the New London Police Department, bringing over three decades of distinguished law enforcement experience to the position. Chief Wright holds a degree from the University of Rhode Island and is a graduate of the National FBI Academy (Session #262). He is also a certified P.O.S.T.-C instructor in multiple subject areas.
As an appointed member of the Connecticut Police Officer Standards & Training Council (P.O.S.T.-C) Social Justice Advisory Committee (SJAC), Chief Wright provides strategic guidance on policy development, curriculum design, and standards related to social justice and equality. His commitment to professional excellence and community engagement is reflected in his active leadership roles across several prominent organizations, including:
· Connecticut Police Chiefs Association (CPCA) – Board of Directors
· NAACP New London Chapter – Executive Board Member
· National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), Connecticut Chapter – Vice President
· Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of New London – Executive Board Member
Chief Wright has championed law enforcement accreditation since 2011, leading the New London Police Department to achieve initial Tier 1 certification in 2012. He is a certified P.O.S.T.-C Accreditation Manager and serves as an Accreditation Assessor for the Connecticut Police Officers Standards and Training Council.
In addition to his administrative responsibilities, Chief Wright is dedicated to education and training. He serves as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor for Dedication To Community, a national nonprofit organization focused on education, and as an Adjunct Senior Instructor for the National De-escalation Training Center Region 7 at the University of New Haven. He also contributes his expertise as a Subject Matter Expert Instructor for the POST University Police Recertification Program, teaching CPR524: Crimes Motivated by Bigotry and Bias (P.O.S.T.-C Area 524 Training).
The Workshop
Chief’s Panel :
Thursday, October 22, 2026 02:30P
Police Chiefs answer fielded questions from throughout the year, and attendees have an opportunity to ask questions about being a police chief and the road to becoming a police chief.