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At the May 6, 2008 Board of Police Commissioners Meeting, Jason Aklin who is already a certified police officer, was hired as a Probationary Officer effective May 23, 2008.  Jason will be assigned to the patrol division where he will undergo a modified field-training program.

Citywide Block Watch Notice:  There will be a citywide block watch meeting for ALL active block watches and those interested in starting a block watch on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7pm in the Community Room of the West Haven Police Department.  This is the time to come out, meet your neighbors, and learn how easy and rewarding it is to be a part of your community!

Congratulations to the West Haven Police Honor Guard for receiving two awards during the 2008 St. Patrick's Day Parade.  Seen below Sgt. Eric Pimer (left) and Sgt. Stan Pliskza who are displaying the award plaques.

Recently members of the WHPD participated in "Fugitive Files", a series on WFSB Channel 3 which featured mugshots of several people the WHPD are actively looking for.  You can see their photos on our website in the "WHPD Most Wanted" section.  Please take a moment and view the photos.  You may phone any tips in to our non-emergency number 203-937-3900.  Tips will remain anonymous.

The West Haven Police Department will be co-sponsoring the FIRST benefit walk in memory of Jessica N. Santos, a UNH student who was fatally shot in a random drive-by shooting in NY on August 27, 2006.  Jessica had dreamed of becoming an FBI investigator and was majoring in Criminal Investigations.

The walk will take place SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2008 at the OAK STREET BOARDWALK in WEST HAVEN, CT.  Registration starts at 9 AM and the walk will begin at 10 AM.

Proceeds will go towards the Jessica N. Santos Memorial Scholarship to benefit students at UNH that are pursuing a Criminal Justice/Forensics degree.

If you have any questions or wish to sponsor, please email Nikita at victimology@newhaven.edu

More information may be found by visiting the Jessica N. Santos website.

UPDATE: The jamboree was a huge success!  We can't thank all of our supporters enough for their help!  From everyone at the WHPD to everyone who has supported this great cause, in any way, our heartfelt and sincere "thank you". 

On Saturday April 5, 2008 at 11 am will be the WHPD's FIRST Annual Hockey Jamboree.  The WHPD formed a hockey team this past season and is dedicating the very first jamboree to Det. William Bruneau who is currently recovering from illness.

All proceeds will go to benefit Det. William Bruneau and co-sponsoring the event is Hamden PD, New Haven PD and Bridgeport PD.

TIME: 11 AM
DATE: SATURDAY  APRIL 5, 2008
PLACE: BENNETT RINK,  1 MCDONOUGH PLAZA, WEST HAVEN

We hope to see you there and thank you in advance for your support!

Congratulations to Det. Paul Sires on his recent retirement from the WHPD after 21 years of service.  The WHPD also wishes to acknowledge the hard work of his partner K9 Joe who also retired.  Det. Sires was known for great achievements and assistance over his many years of service and dedication to the department, and he (and K9 Joe) will surely be missed.  Congratulations and best of luck! 

If you come to pick up a report or speak to the Records Room employees, you'll notice a few new faces -- Donna Altieri and Edward Flynn.  Both have joined the records room staff in February.  Welcome!

At the recent Board of Police Commissioners Meeting:  Officer Martin Garcia was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and Officer Usha Carr was promoted to the rank of Detective.  Congratulations!

Congratulations to West Haven ERS communicator Frank Meyer.  Frank, who answers emergency calls for police and fire service in West Haven, was awarded the 911 Dispatcher award for walking a parent of a 3 year old through rescue breathing to revive their child in December 2006.

Congratulations and best wishes to Patti DeFrancesco who recently retired after a long career with the West Haven Police Department.  Patti was the front desk greeter at the police department and also helped answer non-emergency calls.  Best wishes Patti!

Congratulations to Chris Stratton and Courtney Dorsi who were both hired as probationary police officers at a recent commissioners meeting.  Both Chris and Courtney will be trained at the CT Police Academy where they will undergo 22 weeks of training. 

After 34 years of service as a member of the records room staff, Valerie White has retired from the West Haven Police Department.  Congratulations and best wishes!!!