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All Invited to Darien Police Department’s Swearing-In Ceremony for Three Promoted Officers

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A promotion ceremony for three Darien police officers will take place at 5 p.m., this Tuesday at the Darien Community Association’s Meadowlands headquarters, and you’re invited, the Police Department announced. The three officers (with their new ranks) are Lt. Gary Schwengerer and Sgts. Gregory Benedetto and Michael Dos Santos. The department’s promotion ceremonies typically include a swearing-in, attendance by family members, Police Commission members, police and some town officials, and some food and (nonalcoholic) drinks. The DCA is located at 274 Middlesex Road.

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Darien Police Officer Katrina Cook Honored for Graduating First in Her Police Academy Class

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Darien Police Officer Katrina Cook was honored this week by the Police Commissioners Association of Connecticut for graduating first in her police academy class late last year. Cook received the Samuel J. Luciano Award from the association, given to the recruit in each police academy class who achieves the highest cumulative grade point average during basic training. “Congratulations to Officer Cook on a job well done!” a Darien Police announcement said Friday on Facebook.  

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100-Year-Old Darien Police Dept Holds Open House Saturday Including K-9 Demo, SWAT Demo, Safety Clinics

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Celebrating its 100th anniversary, Darien Police Department is holding an open house for adults and children, including a K-9 demo, SWAT demo, tours of the department and bicycle safety clinic. There’s also a child safety seat clinic, a look into patrol cars and pizza from Antonio’s Italian Bistro, “and so much more FUN!” according to an announcement from the department. If You’re Going … The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., this Saturday, Sept.

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Town Invites Applications for School Crossing Guards, a Police Dept Intern and Part-Time Positions

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Part-time work is available in the Darien Human Services and Health departments or as school crossing guards. Also, the Police Department is looking for an intern. It’s an unpaid position, but interns might be able to get college credit. Two Part-Time Positions in Town Hall
“The Human Services and Health Departments have part-time opportunities available, which can be viewed on the Job Opportunities page on the town website,” said an announcement in the Town of Darien Newsletter on Friday. The newsletter itself gave no further information, but the link above directs readers (in a roundabout way) to this web page, which has a lot of details about the Human Services job, and this web page about a a public health nurse position.

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Darien Police Participating in June 6 Torch Run in Support of Special Olympics CT — and You Can Help

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The Darien police are supporting the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut, and the department is asking for your help, whether you’re a business or individual. Local police officers will be participating in the Leg 10 part of the run on Friday, June 6. — an announcement from Darien Police Department

You can join the “Adopt a Mile” fundraiser: For a $125 donation, you’ll receive a 15’’ x 24’’ color sign featuring your business’s name! Display it along the Torch Run route or at your business to show your support for Special Olympics and local law enforcement. Plus, the sign is yours to keep!