NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: March 31, 2004
 

HARTFORD POLICE TO CONDUCT CITIZEN'S ACADEMY; APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 7, 2004.

(Hartford) - Acting Hartford Chief of Police Mark Pawlina announced today that beginning April 1, 2004, the Hartford Police Department will begin accepting applications from citizens interested in attending the new  Hartford Police Department Citizen's Academy.  

"The intent of the HPD Citizen's Academy is to educate citizens to the operation and process of the Hartford Police Department, city government, and criminal justice system," stated Chief Pawlina.  "Of additional benefit is the enormous opportunity a Citizens Academy creates for the men and women of our department to gain valuable knowledge and insight from our community as to their needs and concerns."

The HPD Citizen's Academy is a twelve (12) week program scheduled to start on June 9, 2004 and end August 25, 2004.  Classes will be held every Wednesday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the HPD Police Academy located at 101 Pearl Street, Hartford.  Application deadline is Friday, May 7, 2004.  

Applications can be obtained at the following locations: 

The Hartford Police Department Academy, 101 Pearl Street, (860) 722-6100; 

The HPD North District Substation, 636 Albany Avenue, (860) 722-8336;

The HPD South District Substation, 134 Afleck Street, (860) 527-7300, extension 5150; and at

Hartford Police Headquarters Teleserve Office, Main Lobby, 50 Jennings Road, Hartford (860) 527-6300, extension 5602. 

Applications must be received either by mail addressed to the The Hartford Police Department, 50 Jennings Road, Hartford, CT, 06120, attention of Sgt. Boisvert, Officer Eisele, or fax sent to The Hartford Police Academy at (860) 722-6107, no later than Friday, May 7, 2004, at 5:00 p.m.

Contact:   Nancy Mulroy, Public Information Officer, Hartford Police Department,  (860) 543-8746
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