Sen. Blumenthal honors Milford police for promoting recruitment, advancement of female officers
Sen. Richard Blumenthal honored Milford police for promoting the recruitment and advancement of women in policing.
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May 1, 2021, 10:58 PM
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9h agoSen. Richard Blumenthal honored Milford police for
promoting the recruitment and advancement of women in policing.
Blumenthal says the department's "30 by 30" initiative is bringing more women into law enforcement and encouraging other departments to follow Milford's lead.
Officials say the Milford Police Academy has 38
recruits representing 14 cities and towns in the state.
They say these recruits are being trained to
positively interact with their respective communities upon graduation.
Blumenthal praised Milford Police Chief Keith Mello
for what he calls "this remarkable groundbreaking initiative."
He says, "they're providing an in invaluable
roadmap for the rest country on the journey to better policing through the
advancement of women."
