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Branford Police Department #1 In Special Olympics CT Fundraising

Your police department, Branford, raised more than $30,000, and for their efforts, were honored with three awards, including tops in state.

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The Branford Police Department received awards for its fundraising efforts - led by Detective Josef Herten and Officer Joseph Harrington - for Special Olympics CT. In total, Branford police, with the help and generosity of the community, raised $31,504.
The Branford Police Department received awards for its fundraising efforts - led by Detective Josef Herten and Officer Joseph Harrington - for Special Olympics CT. In total, Branford police, with the help and generosity of the community, raised $31,504. (Branford Police Department )

BRANFORD, CT — They're number one. But you already knew that, right?

The Branford Police Department received a number of awards this week that recognized the department's fundraising efforts for Special Olympics Connecticut.

In total, Branford police, with the help and generosity of the community, raised $31,504.

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Three #1s:

  • The Connecticut Police Chief Association Award, first place in the state for all cities and towns.
  • The Joel Kent Award, first place for its Tip-A-Cop Event at Lenny's Indian Head Inn.
  • #1 in the state overall for fundraising.

All of the department's Special Olympics Connecticut fundraising efforts were organized by Branford police Detective Josef Herten and Officer Joseph Harrington.

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