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We have been working on making our website more accessible to our citizens.  In order to achieve this goal the Waterbury Police Department has created a Facebook Fan page.  Events and announcements will be posted on Facebook in addition to this site.  Everyone is encouraged to to become a fan.  

On Thursday October 15th from 5pm to 8pm the Waterbury Police Department will be holding an Open House at the PAL Recreation Center at 64 Division St.  All members of the general public are invited to attend.  It will be an opportunity for the public to meet the new Acting Chief of Police Mike Gugliotti and the rest of the command staff.  Applications will also be available for a Citizens Police Academy that is planned for January.  Officers from the various units within the department will be on hand to answer questions and provide information.  Community Relations Officers will be fingerprinting children as part of the Kid Print Program.  There will also be demonstrations by the Emergency Response Team and K-9 Team.  Free refreshments courtesy of Frankie’s and PAL will also be provided.  Please call the Community Relations Division at 203-574-6962 with any questions or for more information.

You are invited to help the Waterbury Police Department and Waterbury PAL in our continuing efforts to raise money for the Special Olympics of CT. On Thursday, July 30, 2009 from 5pm to 10pm we will be sponsoring a “Tip-A-Cop” event at Crossroads Cantina located at 210 Meadow St.

Please join us during this unique event where Waterbury’s Finest wait on you. Stay awhile and let our officers entertain you during Karaoke Night. Make a special donation to Special Olympics to see a Waterbury Police Officer take the stage and belt out your favorite tune!

What: Tip-A-Cop and Karaoke Cop
When: Thursday, July 30, 2009 from 5pm-10pm
Where: Crossroads Cantina, 210 Meadow St., Waterbury

Please contact 203-574-6962 with questions or for more information.
 

Vin Riddick is a 41 year old Waterbury Police Lieutenant who was recently diagnosed with a rare and often terminal form of brain cancer called Glioblastoma Multiforme-Grade IV (GBM). Vin is a respected member of the Waterbury Police Department and a beloved member of the Waterbury community. Therefore, the WPD family is hosting a family-oriented benefit to help defray Vin’s anticipated exorbitant medical expenses. Please join us for a day of food & fun at the Municipal Stadium, located at 1200 Watertown Avenue in Waterbury on Saturday June 13th from 12pm-6pm.

The Waterbury Police Activity League and Safe Kids Greater Waterbury are having a Safety Day.  Please join us for a fun and educational day including free popcorn and prizes.

The event will take place:

Date: Saturday May 9th, 2009
Time: 10:00am- 2:00pm
Place: PAL Recreation Center
64 Division St
Waterbury, CT
 

Meet public safety personnel and equipment including:

• Waterbury Police Department Mobile Command Post
• Buckle up DOT
• 911 Simulator - Campion Ambulance
• AMR Ambulance
• Smoke House Waterbury Fire Department
• Poison Control
• Waterbury Elks
• Water Safety - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• AmeriChoice - Husky Program
• Moon Walk