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There's A New Cop On The Beat In Madison

New Madison Police Department officer Mark Welz graduated from the Bridgeport Police Academy Friday.

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Welz earned top honors at the police academy, receiving the Samuel J. Luciano Award, named by the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association.
Welz earned top honors at the police academy, receiving the Samuel J. Luciano Award, named by the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association. (Ellyn Santiago/Patch)

MADISON, CT —The Madison Police Department announced its newest officer, Mark Welz, graduated from the Bridgeport Police Academy Friday.

Welz earned top honors, receiving the Samuel J. Luciano Award, named by the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association. This award is bestowed upon the recruit earning the highest academic grade point average in the class.

Congratulations and welcome, officer Welz.

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