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Meriden Citizens Police Academy

The Meriden Citizens Police Academy eight-week training program gives a wealth of background information on police policies and procedures and how citizens and the police can work together to keep Meriden safe. Highlights of the classes include a history of the Meriden Police Department, crime prevention, neighborhood associations, accident investigation, Supreme Court decisions, search and seizures, gang and group violence, drug recognition, DARE/GREAT/SROs and court procedures.

Applications are available at the Meriden Police Department. For information, call (203) 630-6276. Applications must be submitted by February 7, 2011. Class size is limited.

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