Crime & Safety

Danbury Police Seek Applicants For Spring Citizen Police Academy

The Danbury Police Department launches a free eight-week Citizen Police Academy starting March 24.

The Danbury Police Department is looking for applicants to sign up for the department's free Citizen Police Academy, which starts up next month.
The Danbury Police Department is looking for applicants to sign up for the department's free Citizen Police Academy, which starts up next month. (Danbury Police Department)

DANBURY, CT — The Danbury Police Department said Tuesday it isaccepting applications for its Spring Citizen Police Academy.

The academy is a free, eight-week program designed to give residents an inside look at department operations.

The program runs from March 24 through May 12, according to the department.

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Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, take part in hands-on activities, and connect with the officers who serve the city.

The academy is intended to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the community while providing insight into how the department functions.

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