NERLEEA NEWS

CT Insider - By Jamila Young, Staff writer - March 5, 2024 GLASTONBURY — Sgt. Brian Barao knew he wanted to be a police officer when he was 5 years old. So when he was 15, he immediately signed up for Suffield Police Department's police explorer program. I was first in line to sign up," Barao…...

Author: Sergeant Richard Peck Fairfield Police Department - 3/1/2024 Introduction to Cadet Programs Youth law enforcement education programs, often known as Cadet Programs, are pivotal in shaping the future landscape of law enforcement and enhancing community relations. These programs act as a bridge between the youth and the law enforcement profession, akin to how tee-ball…...

Dec 11, 2023, 8:38pm Updated on Dec 11, 2023 By: News 12 Staff The Putnam County Sheriff's Cadets program is celebrating the promotion of its first female chief. Veronika Bilinsky was previously captain of the program and got promoted as the first female chief in September. As chief, she will give firsthand training in law enforcement…...

Please complete the below to order your T-Shirt in support of Danbury Police Cadet Advisor Meighan McNally Pasick. T-shirts are $20, and the funds will be split between Adv. Meighan's medical bills and the Danbury Police Cadet Program per her request. If you need your shirt shipped, please include $5 additional for shipping. T-Shirt funds…...

Hello all NERLEEA Advisors, It is almost Berlin Fair time again! I hope this appeal request finds you and all of your cadets well. Again, I am asking for your post’s assistance with the annual Berlin Fair coming up on Thursday, September 14th and running through Sunday, September 17th. The assistance will be in the…...

Police Week is an important time to recognize and honor the brave men and women who serve and protect our communities. It is a time to remember those officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives in the line of duty. The National Peace Officers Memorial Service, Candlelight Vigil, and other events…...

Police Cadets, left to right, Abigail Lespier, 19, Hector Suquilanda, 17, and Haley Lespier, 19, pose for a photo on Thursday at the Meriden Police Department. Record-Journal staff - By Michael Gagne MERIDEN — It was a typical school day at Orville H. Platt High School earlier this school year, and class had just started,…...

Sheriff Kevin McConville - Putnam County Sheriff On January 7th Cadet Wilder who aside from being a cadet is also a Volunteer EMT for the Brewster Fire Department was notified that a neighbor of his was in cardiac arrest. Upon his arrival at the residence Cadet Wilder found Chief Gregory Austin in cardiac arrest. Cadet…...

ABOUT US The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, Environmental Conservation Police Division, has multiple opportunities for Seasonal Patrol Officers (EnCon Rangers) throughout the State Park system. The mission of the State Environmental Conservation Police is to provide natural resource protection and public safety through education, outreach and enforcement.   ROLE HIGHLIGHTS Seasonal Patrol…...

December 7, 2022 - by POL Staff - policemag.com On Monday nights, after most students are long gone from the tiled halls of West Potomac High School, one classroom is left open. It’s the room where Capt. Wilson Lee and other Fairfax County, VA, police officers meet about 35 high school students in the public safety cadets program,…...

FISHKILL - midhudsonnews.com The Town of Fishkill Police Department’s Cadet Program, founded in 1972, celebrated 50 years of service this past weekend.  The program is widely regarded as being the first in New York State and one of the first in the country. Detective Jason Betley is in his 18th year of running the program.  Forty-four…...

It is with a heavy heart that we organize a benefit game at the XL Center on November 26th to support the brave officers of Bristol Police Department. The Pre-Game benefit game is from 2:45-5:00p. A portion of every ticket purchased from this link will go directly towards the Fund the First campaign dedicated towards Sergeant…...

November 4, 2022 - by Doug Wyllie - policemag.com Police departments continue to struggle with what has been widely regarded as a nationwide recruiting crisis. In response to declining numbers of interested candidates, many agencies have focused on financial incentives, featuring substantial increases in starting salaries, signing bonuses for laterals, and even housing subsidies for academy…...

Simply by participating in Cadet, Explorer, and Internship programs, young "recruits" almost always become advocates and ambassadors for police within their families and peer groups—that outcome alone is worthwhile return on investment, regardless of whether or not any individual goes on to become a sworn officer...

October 13, 2022 It is with the deepest sympathy that we reflect on the tragic loss of our brothers in blue, Sergeant Dustin Demonte, and Officer Alex Hamzy of the Bristol Police Department. The third Officer on scene, 26-year-old, Officer Alec Iurato was seriously injured. Officer Iurato was transported to St Francis Hospital where he…...

The Day - July 30, 2022 7:55 pm By Armi Sevilla Rowe, Special to The Day East Lyme — While most of the year East Lyme Police Cadets serve their community through volunteering, once a year they take part in a rigorous summer training program that teaches them what it takes to have a career in…...

March 11, 2022 - by Doug Wyllie - policemag.com Earlier this month, the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office—serving a population of roughly 126,000 people in a 300-square-mile area between Baton Rouge and New Orleans—announced that through the end of March it will be accepting new applications for its Explorer Program in hopes of cultivating interest in young…...

On January 3, 2022 (last evening) the Plainville Town Council unanimously (7-0) appointed Christopher Vanghele as the new Police Chief.  He will begin his duties on January 31, 2022. Chris Vanghele has been a Newtown Police Officer for 28 ½ years beginning his service in June 1993. He is a Captain and has served as…...

NBC CT - By Michael Fuller Giving thanks and lending a helping hand is the spirit of the season and with Thanksgiving right around the corner, that's exactly what the Meriden police cadets wanted to do. It's a program for young people who are aspiring to be part of the force. With the help of…...

October 25th 2021 – Josh Meszaros Please join me in congratulating my dad, Sergeant Gabe Meszaros, as he retires from the Bridgeport Police Department after 25 years of service. Throughout the years he has served in many roles in the department, one of them being the founder and head of the Bridgeport Police Explorers. Through…...

Congrats to Jordan Oaks (Matthew Lanciotto) for performing on Fox and Friends earlier this morning. Matthew was a Rocky Hill Police Cadet for many years and is now a country recording artist. He performed his new song, “He Bleeds Blue” today honoring law enforcement officers. https://youtu.be/25TsrZzBV1A...

October 4th 2021 – Alex Cardella I am so happy to hear that my friend and mentor Mac Nally has been selected as the next Chief of Police in Berlin, CT. I first met Matt about 17 years ago when he was a Sergeant and I joined the Danbury Police Cadets. I spent more than…...

October 2nd, 2021 - Written By Jennifer Schonbrunn Hinkle Fairfield isn’t lacking in activities for its youth population, and yet many are not aware of The Police Cadet Program. Formerly known as the Police Explorers, this unique organization teaches students ages 13–21 about law enforcement, civic responsibility, and a wide range of life skills. The Fairfield…...

August 27th 2021 - Statement from @sheriffbianco : It is with great sadness that I announce the death of Hunter Lopez, the son of two of our Department members, Captain Herman Lopez and Deputy Alicia Lopez.  Hunter also served our Department as an Explorer from September 2014 through August 2017 at our Palm Desert Station. …...

The 1st Annual A.W. 5K co-hosted by New Britain Police Department and Special Olympics Connecticut will be held on Saturday, June 12th at A.W. Stanley Park. Run begins at 8:30 AM and the walk begins at 9:30 AM. An award will be given to the post who brings the most runners! Use the link below…...

TOWN OF FISHKILL – Town of Fishkill Police Cadet Isabella Nocerino has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant.  The four-year veteran of the program was promoted by the program’s advisor, Fishkill Police Detective Jason Betley. “Nocerino was an easy choice,” said Betley. “She’s been dedicated for over four years, has been through other ranks,…...

5/7/2021 We have some exciting news to announce!!Our program has recently partnered with North East Regional Law Enforcement Educational Association (Nerleea) - an organization based out of Connecticut. Their mission is to provide the highest quality education and experiences to youths (Cadets) interested in the field of Law Enforcement, to provide and develop resources for…...

When he took over what was then called the Danbury Police Explorers program three decades ago, Lt. Matt McNally said he did not foresee how life-changing it would be — not only for local youth, but himself as well.

The program — now known as the Cadets Program — provides 13- to 21-year-olds with an eight- to 10-week leadership development experience through which they can explore law enforcement and other related interests, as well as engage in community service-based activities...

It is with great sadness to report Retired Southington Police Officer George Trostel passed away at his home on February 11, 2021. George served as an Advisor with the Southington Police Explorer Post and the Southington Cadet Program for over two decades working with teens and young adults interested in Law Enforcement and careers in…...

“We try to develop leaders through service,” said Troy Police Captain Steven Barker.

That’s the mission of the Troy Police Cadet program, and it currently has 10 open positions for young adults age 14 to 20...

The New Milford Police Department is starting a cadet program designed to teach young residents life lessons and skills, while fostering communication and connection between them and local law enforcement...

Harbour longed to be a police officer and was groomed by the department through an innovative program aimed at identifying potential officers when they are in their teens and 20s...

John V. Visone, 51 of Glastonbury and Windsor CT, passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 14, 2020 at St Francis Hospital...

JULY 29, 2019 - TONY DAYTONA...

This is the third year Johnny has had the lemonade stand, raising hundreds of dollars for the cadet post along the way...

THE WESTFIELD NEWS - By Peter Currier Westfield State University has been hosting young police cadets from around New England, New York, and New Jersey this week as part of a Northeast Regional Law Enforcement Education Association (NERLEEA) Cadet Police Academy. The Westfield Police Youth Cadets were one of many youth cadet programs to take…...

NEWS 22 WWLP- By Sy Becker WESTFIELD, Mass. – Several hundred New England teenagers took their future plans to become police officers to the next level this week. The 350 teenage cadets took on New England Police Cadet training in an active shooter scenario, much like the training received by police officers. The cadets have…...

On July 16, 2019, the North East Regional Law Enforcement Education Association's Annual Cadet Police Academy was held at Westfield State University in Massachusetts. The event was aimed at exposing 13 to 20-year-old cadets to the different groups that contribute to law enforcement. Among the groups represented were the Massachusetts Air National Guard's 104th Fighter…...

Loschiavo says the program prepares teens who want to pursue a career in law enforcement by providing them with real-life situations. “The program has taught me how to work in intense situations and work well with other Explorers,”...

The City of Danbury Police Explorers provided an invaluable service in and during the Danbury Memorial Day Parade on May 28...

High school freshman Explorer Ian Brown was at lunch when his classmate started choking...

Two past participants of youth program among seven new officers sworn in...

Several city police cadets were recognized earlier this month as part of the first annual Meriden Police Cadet Award Ceremony...

Town of Fishkill police — including cadets, age 16 and up — will learn to use the opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan, said Sgt. Christopher Stewart...

"Although the program is focused on careers in law enforcement, here in Danbury we have expanded that to cover many career areas of the justice system as well as public service in general,"...