Bridgeport Police Department Announces Citizens Police Academy
#Bridgeport, Conn. (Press Release) – Today, the Bridgeport Police Department announced the opening of applications to the Citizens Police Academy, which is designed to give citizens an up-close understanding of the police department and its efforts to prevent and solve crime and protect citizens.. The goal of the Citizens Police Academy is to foster a better relationship between the community and the Bridgeport Police Department. Graduates will gain a better understanding of the Bridgeport Police Department operation, develop an awareness for the challenges officers face, and insight into the decisions officers make on a daily basis. The program lasts ten weeks, starting in October, and will meet every Tuesday night from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The program…