08/01/2025
Congratulations to EPD Honor Guard members Officer Abdullah Shafique and Officer Nicholas Miller on graduating today from Class 2025-8 of the National Honor Guard Academy (NHGA). The NHGA was hosted by the Connecticut Fire Academy and included Police Officers, Firefighters, and EMS Professionals representing 12 different agencies, 4 states, and 2 countries.
Students participated in an intense training environment covering such topics as: Basic drill and ceremonial movements; Church and casket protocol; Developing department SOPs for honor guards and color guards; Public Safety Officer benefits; Flag etiquette; Honor guard commander leadership training; Various types of funeral services; and honor guard and color guard history and traditions.
