Guilford Citizen Police Academy Finishes Class for 2018

GUILFORD, CT - The Guilford Citizens Police Academy for 2018 has graduated. On the police department’s Facebook page the following has been posted.

“Tonight was the final Citizens Police Academy for 2018. Over the last 10 weeks, the class learned all about the inner workings of the Guilford Police Department, the laws we enforce, how we enforce them, why we enforce them, and the various assignments in the department.

“In addition, they each went on a ride along and learned how to shoot our department issued guns with our firearms instructors. Numerous guest speakers from outside agencies instructed the class including, the Connecticut State Police, the New Haven Bomb Squad, Homeland Security, DEA, Guilford Youth and Family, and the Victims Advocate from the New Haven Court.

‘We would like to thank the attendees for giving up their time each week to understand the role of the Guilford Police Department in the community. Each class provides us an opportunity to connect with the members of our community on a different level; providing transparency and open dialogue which helps us serve Guilford better as we move forward.

“We hope they all enjoyed the classes and look forward to another Citizens Police Academy in the spring of 2019!

“Thank you for sharing and stay safe.”

Photo by Guilford PD