Kevin Manzolillo

Kevin Manzolillo

CSP
Captain
Connecticut State Police
Middletown, CT

Kevin Manzolillo is a senior public safety leader with more than 19 years of experience in law enforcement, emergency management, and complex incident response. He serves as a Captain and Commanding Officer of the Connecticut State Police Emergency Services Unit (ESU), leading statewide special operations, including aviation, bomb squad, K9, crisis negotiation, dive/marine, UAS, tactical operations as SWAT Commander, and other specialized response teams. He directs high-risk incidents and collaborates with local, state, and federal partners to protect communities across Connecticut. Kevin has commanded Troop G (Bridgeport), overseen statewide traffic safety and commercial motor vehicle enforcement, and managed major grant programs supporting training and operational readiness. He has also contributed to statewide initiatives, including the Active Killer Response Program and Connecticut's Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response and Consequence Management Planning Committee. A former Connecticut State Police Academy instructor and longtime Connecticut Urban Search & Rescue Task Force 1 leader, Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of New Haven and is completing a Master of Public Administration at Marist University.

Active Threat Incident Response: Integrating Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, and Dispatch (Friday, October 23, 2026 - 1:30-2:45pm)

Active threat and active shooter incidents require immediate coordination between law enforcement, fire, EMS, and public safety communications. While many agencies train independently, successful outcomes depend on integrated response models, shared terminology, and coordinated operational strategies. This presentation examines the Active Threat Incident Response framework currently being implemented across Connecticut, including the development of rescue task force operations, unified command structures, and coordinated dispatch protocols. Participants will review real-world operational considerations and lessons learned from statewide training initiatives that integrate law enforcement tactical response with fire and EMS medical operations during hostile events. This program is designed to provide responders and command staff with a practical understanding of how effective multi-agency coordination improves survivability, responder safety, and operational effectiveness during active threat incidents.