The Clarkston Police Department recently conducted a new session on community policing for student officers.

The program is designed to emphasize the need for positive community interactions and community support in helping with law enforcement. The four-hour training included work on public demonstrations and officer courtesy.

The training coincides with a city search for a new top cop to replace Chief Tony Scipio, who retired in early January after seven years with the city.

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