West Hartford's Policewomen Honored

WEST HARTFORD, CT — The town's police department Monday honored the 16 female employees working there on National Policewoman Day.

The day is celebrated every year on Sept. 12.

"This day acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of female police officers who enforce law and order around the country," wrote the WHPD in a social media post.

National Police Woman Day aims to encourage more women to join the service and the WHPD currently has 16 female police officers.

"WHPD would like to recognize all the female officers who serve our community each day with pride, integrity, and honor," wrote the department.

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