Crime & Safety

Wethersfield Police Offer a Look Back

Check out what the department looked at more than a half-century ago.

WETHERSFIELD, CT — Wethersfield police on Monday offered a look at the department, circa 1950.

An image posted on Facebook showed several cruisers. The sleek Taurus cruiser of today were instead two bulky cars with "cherry top" emergency lights.

The modern sport utility vehicle was instead of big station wagon.

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A small fishing boat with a small outboard engine served as the marine patrol craft.

The picture was taken at the Little Red School House on Wells Road.

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Photo Credit: WPD

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