Crime & Safety

Southington Cops Get Torch Run Excellence Award

The Southington Police Department recently received the 2018 Level of Excellence Award from the Special Olympics.

SOUTHINGTON, CT — The Southington Police Department recently received the 2018 Level Of Excellence Award for its participation in the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Officer Justin Burke, the team leader, accepted the award on behalf of the force.

The police thanked the Southington Board Of Education, the Town of Southington, the Southington Community YMCA and many local businesses for support.

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