The Ridgefield Police Department regrets to announce the passing of one of its former Officers. On Saturday, September 23, 2023, Sergeant Keith Keating (ret.) passed away. Sgt. Keating served with the Ridgefield Police Department from 1972 to 1997 and held the ranks of Patrol Officer, Corporal, and Sergeant. He also served as a K-9 Officer as well as a Motorcycle Officer.
For his dedicated service, Sgt. Keating received numerous letters of recognition from the public and was the recipient of the Department’s Officer of the Year Award.
Prior to working with the Ridgefield Police Department, Sgt. Keating served with the United States Marine Corps and was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in Vietnam.
We thank Sgt. Keating for his service with the Ridgefield Police Department and to the Town of Ridgefield. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Keating family. You will be dearly missed Keith, but never forgotten...
*Information courtesy Ridgefield Police Facebook page.
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