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Brookfield Police Chief Pops On Cat's Hat In National Reading Event

BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- The new Brookfield Police Chief James Purcell put on a Dr. Seuss hat Thursday to read to kids at the Brookfield Library.

Brookfield's new Police Chief James Purcell wore a Dr. Seuss hat Thursday when he took part in a Reading Across America event at the Brookfield Library.

Brookfield's new Police Chief James Purcell wore a Dr. Seuss hat Thursday when he took part in a Reading Across America event at the Brookfield Library.

Photo Credit: Brookfield Police Department on Facebook

It was National Reading Across America Day and Purcell, First Selectman Steven Dunn and others read aloud to kids to motivate them to keep at it.

Related story: Purcell, a veteran officer with 33 years on the force is Brookfield’s new chief.

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