East Hartford Police Department Announces Graduation of 12th Session of Citizen Police Academy
East Hartford, CT - Chief Scott M. Sansom and the East Hartford Police Department announce the graduation of the twelfth East Hartford Citizen Police Academy session. A formal ceremony was held on Wednesday, October 27th in the Police Training Room at the East Hartford Public Safety Complex, 31 School Street, East Hartford, CT.
The Citizen Police Academy was held from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM every Wednesday from September 8 through October 27, 2021. Topics covered during the academy session included the history of the police department, police employment and training, legal standards, patrol and special unit operations, criminal investigations, evidentiary services, use of force, police and the public, and proactive policing efforts.
“A mutual understanding between police and the community is essential, and this Academy is a great opportunity to increase that level of understanding,” said Chief Sansom. “The interest and enthusiasm of the class during this program inspires us to continue with it. We’re already looking forward to announcing plans for the next session,” Sansom said.
Graduating members of the eleventh session were Anne Belanger, Robert Delgado, Laura Diaz, Michelle Enman, Shirley Enman, Grisselle Gonzalez, Edwin Guevara-Aguirre, Michael Haviland, Jalen Jackson, Christine McCabe, Jean Milbrandt, Ruben Nazario, Amanda Ocasio, Maura Pardo, Sarah Pardo, Kathia Parra-Mundo, Oladimeji Sanniola, Christine Sasen, Alexander Tettey.
Citizens requesting further information about the East Hartford Police Department Citizen Police Academy should contact Community Service Officer David Flores at (860) 291-7635 or by e-mail at dflores@easthartfordct.gov. Information can also be found online at the Department’s website: https://www.easthartfordct.gov/police-department, under “Citizen Police Academy.”