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For general inquiries, please contact 860-612-7092 or vanessa.walton@ctstate.edu.  

Christopher Chute

Christopher Chute

Manuel Cotto

Manuel Cotto

Deputy Chief of Police
manuel.cotto@ctstate.edu 

Jason Balletto

Jason Balletto

Director of Environmental Health and Safety
jason.balleto@ctstate.edu 

Vanessa Walton

Vanessa L. Walton

Administrative Assistant
vanessa.walton@ctstate.edu 

Asnuntuck Campus

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Main Number: 860-253-3000
Campus Public Safety: 860-253-3013
Location: 170 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082

Capital Campus

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Main Number: 860-906-5077
Campus Public Safety: 860-906-5075
Location: 950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103

Staff

James DePietro, Jr., Lieutenant,  james.depietro.jr@ctstate.edu
Steven Vesco, Sergeant, steven.vesco@ctstate.edu
Kenneth Carter, Officer, kenneth.carter@ctstate.edu
Kristen Manfreddi, Officer,  kristen.manfredi@ctstate.edu
Jesus Velasquez, Officer, jesus.velasquez@ctstate.edu

Gateway Campus

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Main Number: 860-285-2000 
Campus Public Safety: 203-285-2332 or 203-285-2335
Location: 20 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510

Staff

Justin Marshall, Sergeant, justin.marshall@ctstate.edu
John Hoynoski,
Officer, john.hoynoski@ctstate.edu

Housatonic Campus

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Main Number: 860-332-5025
Campus Public Safety: 203-575-8112 or 203-575-8113
Location: 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport CT 06604

Staff

Elliot Rosa, Sergeant, elliot.rosa@ctstate.edu
Jeffrey  Herget, Lieutenant, Jeffrey.Herget@CTState.edu
Michael Bouchard, Officer, michael.bouchard@ctstate.edu
Juliessa Calderon, Officer/Building and Grounds,  juliessa.calderon@ctstate.edu
Robert Gonzalez,
Officer, robert.gonzalez@ctstate.edu
Peter Howard,
Officer, petermartin.howard@ctstate.edu
Terrance Pollock, Officer, terrance.pollock@ctstate.edu

Manchester Campus

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Main Number: 860-512-3000
Campus Public Safety: 860-512-3680
Location: Great Path, Manchester, CT 06040

Staff

Donna Manning, Sergeant, donna.manning@ctstate.edu
Brian Fox, Officer, brian.fox@ctstate.edu
Cleon Moses, Officer, cleon.moses@ctstate.edu
Bryan Mulligan, Officer, bryan.mulligan@ctstate.edu
Dia Poindexter, Officer, dia.poindexter@ctstate.edu
Kevin Regan, Officer/Building and Grounds, kevin.regan@ctstate.edu
Luis Torres, Officer/Building and Grounds, luis.torres@ctstate.edu
Zoie Soares, Dispatcher, zoie.soares@ctstate.edu

Middlesex Campus

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Main Number: 860-343-5719
Location: 100 Training Hill Road, Middletown 06457

Staff

Biagio Vinci, Officer, biagio.vinci@ctstate.edu

Naugatuck Valley Campus

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Main Number: 203-575-8000
Campus Public Safety: 860-575-8112 or 203-575-8113
Location: 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708

Staff

Brian McCauley, Sergeant, brian.mccauley@ctstate.edu
Matthew Lima, Officer, matthew.lima@ctstate.edu
Fred Marcantonio, Officer, fred.marcantonio@ctstate.edu
Daniel Stanton, Officer, dan.stanton@ctstate.edu

Northwestern Campus

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Main Number: 860-738-6400
Campus Public Safety: 860-309-1914 (cell phone)
Email: nw-security@ctstate.edu
Location: 4 Park Place East, Winsted, CT 06098

Staff

Craig Hanson, Building and Grounds Patrol Officer, craig.hanson@ctstate.edu
Marco Caban, Building and Grounds Patrol Officer, marco.caban@ctstate.edu 
John Maldonado, Building and Grounds Patrol Officer, john.maldonado@ctstate.edu

Norwalk Campus

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Main Number: 860-857-7000
Campus Public Safety: 860-857-3370
Location: 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854

Staff

Edward Rivera, Sergeant, edward.rivera2@ctstate.edu

Quinebaug Valley Campus

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Main Number: 860-932-4020
Campus Public Safety: 860-932-4015 (Danielson) or 860-336-0940 (Willimantic)
Location: 72 Upper Maple Street, Danielson, CT 06239

Three Rivers Campus

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Main Number: 860-215-9000
Campus Public Safety: 860-215-9299
Location: 574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360

Staff

Gerry Geyer, Sergeant, gerry.geyer@ctstate.edu

Tunxis Campus

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Main Number: 860-773-1300
Campus Public Safety: 860-773-1328
Location: 271 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032

Staff

David Rhoades, Sergeant, david.rhoades@ctstate.edu

About Us

Welcome to CT State!

My name is Chris Chute, and I serve as the Chief of Police for CT State Community College. Our Police Department is dedicated to ensuring a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all members of our college community.

The safety of our students, faculty and staff is our top priority. Our team of experienced law enforcement professionals is committed to building strong relationships and fostering trust with everyone who visits or studies on our campuses. 

We are proud to serve CT State Community with care and integrity, ensuring that everyone feels safe and supported. 

Christopher Chute
Chief of Police

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Mission

The CT State Community College Police Department is committed to serving the public with professionalism, integrity and respect. We take pride in our responsibility to ensure the safety of all individuals who live, work or travel through our community. Our officers are committed to ensuring the safety of our campuses through proactive patrols and traffic enforcement, protecting both students, faculty and staff. We believe in fostering strong partnerships with other agencies and the communities we serve, treating every individual with dignity and respect. 

Community Engagement

We recognize that building trust and strong relationships with our community is essential to effective policing.  Through outreach programs, campus events, safety workshops, and open dialogue, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment.  Our department encourages active participation from students, faculty, staff and visitors to help shape a safer and mor connected campus.  Together, we can promote mutual understanding, enhance public safety, and strengthen the bonds that unite us.

Campus Safety Focus

We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming campus environment. Through proactive patrols, emergency preparedness and safety education, we work to protect the well-being of everyone on campus and support the colleges’ mission of learning and growth.

Core Values

Excellence in
Service

We strive for excellence in all aspects of campus safety and public service. Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures that we meet the evolving needs of our college community.

Professionalism and Teamwork

We uphold the highest standards of conduct and foster a collaborative team environment. Working together, we provide effective and responsive safety services that support a positive and secure learning environment.

Respect and
Integrity

We treat every member of our campus to include students, faculty, staff and visitors with dignity and respect. Our actions are guided by fairness, transparency and a deep commitment to public trust.

Community Partnership

We actively engage with our campus and surrounding communities, building strong relationships through outreach, education and collaboration. By working with local, state and federal partners, we enhance safety and promote shared responsibility.

Ethical Conduct

We maintain the highest standards of ethical and moral behavior, both on and off duty. Our integrity is the foundation of our role as trusted members of the college community.
Last updated: September 3, 2025 | 2:52 pm