To the editor:
It was a distinct honor for me to have recently attended the 10-week Portsmouth Citizens' Police Academy. It was one of the most fascinating and enlightening experiences that I have ever had.
In learning about and …
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To the editor:
It was a distinct honor for me to have recently attended the 10-week Portsmouth Citizens' Police Academy. It was one of the most fascinating and enlightening experiences that I have ever had.
In learning about and experiencing virtually every aspect of local law enforcement, I gained a great respect for the complex nature of law enforcement and the multitude of tasks our police officers do and the significant support they provide to the community. What our local police officers do may seem, on the surface, “routine” to the everyday citizen. I learned that it is anything but.
It is unfortunate that it is not possible for the Portsmouth police force to conduct the Citizens' Police Academy more often. The volunteer officers who conducted the course were exceptional.
With the many stories in the news about the conduct of police officers throughout the nation, if there is any question about the high dedication and professionalism of the Portsmouth police force — just ask me.
Richard Talipsky
79 Cromwell Drive
Portsmouth