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College Police Academy "Behind the Badge" June 3 - July 22, 2008 Hollywood and the media portray a law enforcement career as one of C.S.I., high speed chases and bad guys confessing within an hour or two of an arrest. The objective of the Behind the Badge program is to address the misconceptions and show the students what police officers really do. The West Hartford Police Department's long history of integrity, respect, commitment, fairness and courage is conveyed throughout the program. The West Hartford Police Department offered its Second College Police Academy starting June 3, 2008 and run through July 22, 2008. There will be a limited class size of 20 attendees.
What Will You Learn - The trainee will recognize the fundamental duties, obligations and philosophies inherent with the acceptance of a position as a police officer. He/she will possess a working knowledge of the employing agency's organization, chain of command, and rules and regulations. When We Meet - The College Police Academy will consist of 14 classroom sessions, one 8 hour stations day and a ride along with a West Hartford Police Officer. The classroom sessions will be held Tuesdays and Thursday from 5:00PM-10:00PM for a duration seven & one half weeks (06/03/08-07/22/08, except July 3rd). The stations day will be determined at a later date and the ride along requirement will need to be completed by the end of the academy. Earn College Credits - This program may meet requirements towards your Law Enforcement internship. Who May Attend the Academy - Any interested college student between the ages of 18-25 and who have no prior felony convictions are encouraged to attend. Classes are limited to 20 attendees. The cost of the class is $50.00. Click here to download an Adobe pdf brochure of the Academy. For further information or to receive an application, please contact the Community Relations Division at 860/523-2013, download an application, or email dmelanson@westhartford.org
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