Crime & Safety

Learn West Hartford Police Life At Citizens Police Academy

The popular program with the West Hartford Police Department is seeking applicants for its next session, which is Sept. 24 to Nov. 12.

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Community members are being invited to sign up for the next session of the West Hartford Police Department's 'Citizen Police Academy,' which starts Sept. 24 and lasts through Nov. 12.
Community members are being invited to sign up for the next session of the West Hartford Police Department's 'Citizen Police Academy,' which starts Sept. 24 and lasts through Nov. 12. (Tim Jensen/Patch)

West Hartford Police Department

WEST HARTFORD, CT — The West Hartford Police Department is now accepting applications for the “Behind the Badge” Citizens Police Academy.

This eight-week program runs from Sept. 24 to Nov. 12, with classes held every Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at West Hartford Police Headquarters, 103 Raymond Road.

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The academy is designed to give residents an inside look at the realities of policing, covering the responsibilities, challenges, and day-to-day work of law enforcement.

Applicants must be 18 or older and will be asked to complete a background check.

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"Our goal is to help community members better understand what our officers do and how we serve West Hartford," wrote the WHPD.

Learn more and apply by clicking on this link.

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