Robert Kozlowsky - Candidate Profile

Position: Board of Police Commissioners Party: Republican Election: November 4, 2025 Status: Endorsed by Republican Town Committee, July 15, 2025¹

Biographical Information

Robert Kozlowsky is a Connecticut resident with over 20 years of law enforcement experience and extensive leadership in veterans' services.²³ As a Captain with the Shelton Police Department² and former Board Chair of Homes for the Brave,³ he brings direct law enforcement expertise and nonprofit governance experience to his candidacy.

Professional Background

Law Enforcement Career

Captain - Shelton Police Department

• Promoted to Captain in March 2015²
• Over two decades of service with the Shelton Police Department since 2000²
• Holds Master's degree in Criminal Justice Management from University of New Haven²
• Certified police instructor, having taught in Connecticut and other states²
• Previously served as department's public information officer²
• Extensive experience in police operations and management

Veterans' Service Leadership

Former Board Chair - Homes for the Brave

• Homes for the Brave is a Bridgeport-based organization serving homeless veterans³
• Served as board member and "Immediate Past Chair" as of 2021⁴
• Organization has served more than 1,200 homeless men and women, mostly veterans³
• Provides housing, vocational training, and life skills coaching
• Demonstrates commitment to service members and veterans

Veteran Advocacy Initiatives

General Needs 1342 Mission - Co-Chair³⁵

• Mission goal: Donate 1,342 pairs of boots and 8,030 pairs of socks to veterans in need³
• Geographic reach: From Maine to Washington, D.C.³
• Drove approximately 1,000 miles stopping at facilities that aid veterans from Maine to Connecticut⁵
• Delivered boots, socks, and raised awareness about veteran suicide
• Each donation includes "Thank You" cards from children⁵

Awareness Campaigns:

• Runs marathons to raise awareness about veteran suicide rates³
• Participated in Marine Corps 10K, Marathon, and Ultramarathon in honor of military veterans³
• Advocates for the estimated 22 veterans who die by suicide daily³⁵

Qualifications for Board of Police Commissioners

Robert Kozlowsky brings the most directly relevant professional experience among all candidates for the Police Commission, with extensive law enforcement credentials and proven leadership:

Law Enforcement Expertise

• 20+ years as Shelton Police Department Captain: Direct experience in police operations, management, and supervision²
• Advanced education: Master's degree in Criminal Justice Management from University of New Haven²
• Training expertise: Certified police instructor with experience teaching across multiple states²
• Police operations: Extensive knowledge of department management, procedures, and best practices
• Public safety leadership: Career dedicated to protecting and serving communities since 2000²

Nonprofit Governance & Leadership

• Former Board Chair, Homes for the Brave: Led major veterans' services nonprofit serving 1,200+ homeless veterans³⁴
• Strategic oversight: Experience in organizational governance, budget management, and program development
• Crisis intervention: Deep understanding of mental health services and suicide prevention³⁵
• Community partnerships: Building relationships with service organizations across multiple states⁵

Service to Veterans & Vulnerable Populations

• Co-Chair, General Needs 1342 Mission: Led multi-state initiative providing boots and socks to veterans in need³⁵
• Advocacy campaigns: Raises awareness about veteran suicide rates (estimated 22 veterans daily)³⁵
• Demonstrated commitment: Runs marathons and drives extensive distances to serve veteran communities³⁵
• Crisis awareness: Understands mental health challenges and support systems through direct veteran service work

Unique Qualifications

Robert Kozlowsky's combination of direct law enforcement experience as a police captain² and nonprofit board leadership³⁴ makes him exceptionally well-qualified for Police Commission oversight responsibilities. His professional background provides insider knowledge of police operations while his nonprofit work demonstrates the governance and accountability skills needed for commission service.

Public Service in Weston

Robert Kozlowsky is running as a first-time candidate for elected office in Weston.

Policy Positions

No public policy statements available at this time.

Campaign Information

• Endorsed: July 15, 2025 at Republican Town Committee caucus¹
• Running for: Board of Police Commissioners
• Running with: Kirby Brendsel (Republican slate)¹
• Status: New candidate (not an incumbent)
• Ballot Position: 19B

Election Context

The Board of Police Commissioners is an important elected body responsible for:

• Appointing and overseeing the Chief of Police
• Setting policy for the police department
• Managing the police budget
• Ensuring accountability and transparency in policing
• Selecting the annual "Citizen of the Year"

For the November 4, 2025 election, the candidates include:

• Republican: Robert Kozlowsky and Kirby Brendsel¹
• Democratic: John Dembishack and Steve Ezzes

Relevance to Weston Police Commission

Robert Kozlowsky's law enforcement background is directly applicable to the Police Commission's responsibilities:

Commission Duties:

• Appointing and overseeing the Chief of Police
• Setting policy for the police department
• Managing the police budget
• Ensuring accountability and transparency in policing

Kozlowsky's Relevant Experience:

• Police operations knowledge: 20+ years of direct experience provides deep understanding of department needs and challenges²
• Advanced training: Master's degree in Criminal Justice Management and certified police instructor credentials²
• Leadership experience: Captain-level position with extensive personnel management experience²
• Budget oversight: Former Board Chair role at Homes for the Brave provides nonprofit budget management experience³⁴
• Policy development: Both police work and nonprofit governance involve policy creation and implementation
• Accountability systems: Understands internal police procedures and external oversight mechanisms

Additional Information Needed

This profile is based on confirmed information about Robert Kozlowsky's law enforcement career and veterans' service leadership. Additional details that would benefit voters:

• Years of Weston residency and connection to the town
• Vision for police oversight and public safety in Weston specifically
• Positions on police department priorities and policies
• Community involvement in Weston
• Campaign platform and priorities for the Police Commission

Voters are encouraged to:

• Attend candidate forums (League of Women Voters often hosts forums)
• Contact the candidate directly through the Republican Town Committee
• Review campaign materials as they become available
• Ask questions at public meetings about his vision for Weston's police oversight

Media Coverage

Robert Kozlowsky has been featured in multiple news articles about his veteran advocacy work:

• Shelton Herald articles about veteran support missions³⁵
• Coverage of Marine Corps Marathon participation³
• Recognition for veteran suicide awareness campaigns³⁵

Sources

Last Updated: October 17, 2025

Note: This profile has been updated with confirmed information about Robert Kozlowsky's law enforcement career as a Shelton Police Department Captain (promoted 2015) and his leadership role as former Board Chair of Homes for the Brave. His 20+ years of police experience, Master's degree in Criminal Justice Management, and nonprofit governance background make him highly qualified for Police Commission service. The profile will continue to be updated as additional information becomes available about his vision for Weston's police oversight.