Manny (as in Mannequin) the Cop!

Putnam is one of the only small towns in Northeast CT with its own police department. (Most other small towns have only a "Resident" State Trooper).

The Putnam police are a fine bunch. They are a part of the community, do a great job without being overbearing, are polite, and are a great presence here in town. Having grown up the daughter of a police officer, I am not always open minded to cops and their intentions. But, as I see it in Putnam, they are good guys.

The most popular guy on the force is Manny. He is a mannequin, who sits parked in a different location every day, just to keep us motorists on our toes. I know he is there, as does everyone who lives around here, however he never fails to slow us down. Occasionally a live officer may be in the car, and no one likes getting a ticket.

Manny is so popular, that a mini-Manny and mini-police car were part of the local scarecrow contest in town. Check out the mini-Manny and the real Manny.

I am a Putnamaniac because we have great cops, including Manny!