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Congrats Mike! We wish you a very happy retirement, great fishing, big bucks and smoky masterpieces. Wilbraham Police Relief Association

The Wilbraham Police Department proudly congratulates Sergeant Michael Cygan on his retirement after 21½ years of dedicated service to the Town of Wilbraham, Massachusetts, USA.

Michael joined the Wilbraham Police Department in 2005, bringing with him nearly a decade of prior law enforcement experience. Before beginning his career, he studied Criminal Justice and Fisheries & Wildlife Law Enforcement at Franklin Pierce University, UMass Amherst, and Hesser College. He is also a graduate of the 11th MPOC at the Mptc Regional Police Academy-Boylston.

Over the past 21½ years, Michael has worn many hats within the department. He has served as a Patrol Officer, Court Officer/Investigator, R.A.D. Women's Self-Defense Instructor, Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) member, Field Training Officer (FTO), Drug Abuse Response Team officer (DART), Acting Sergeant, and ultimately Sergeant after his promotion in February 2024.

Beyond his official duties, Michael has been a tireless advocate for his fellow officers. He served as President of the The New England PBA, Inc. Local 120 for 11 years, President of the Wilbraham Police Relief Association, a representative for the Massachusetts Police Association, and organizer of the now-annual WPRA Golf Tournament. His leadership, dedication, and willingness to serve extended far beyond his daily responsibilities.

While careers are often measured in years, Michael's legacy will be measured by the people he mentored, the officers he supported, and the countless members of the community whose lives he touched along the way.

Michael, thank you for your unwavering commitment to the Town of Wilbraham, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, your fellow officers, and the law enforcement profession. Your service has made a lasting difference, and your presence will be missed.

Congratulations on a well-earned retirement. May this next chapter be filled with family, friends, new adventures, great rounds of golf, successful hunting and fishing trips, and plenty of time around the smoker perfecting your next masterpiece. You have certainly earned it.

Congratulations, Sergeant Cygan!
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