Meriden Police to start Cops in Camps program this summer
MERIDEN — As children get ready to spend days at summer camps in the area, this year police officers will be on hand to foster a sense of community among the youngsters while also providing extra security for the kids. “Cops in Camps” is a new initiative starting this summer in some of the city’s camp programs. Detective Lt. Mark Walerysiak, police spokesman, said Neighborhood Initiative Unit officers will go to the city’s camps in a mentor type of role.