Simsbury High School Courtyard

Latimer Lane School, located in Weatogue Conn., is a part of the Simsbury Public School District. It is an elementary school that provides a safe and learning environment for more than 600 students in grades kindergarten through six. It works collaboratively with parents in various programs that enhance the educational experience of the students. Its subject areas include art, computer education, language arts, family and consumer science, math, music, physical education, science, social studies, technical education and world languages. Its library media center contains more than 12,000 books, student and professional magazines, videotapes and laser discs, computer stations, a scanner, and digital cameras. Its extracurricular activities include the art, knitting, yoga, science and performing arts club, as well as various sports.

Established in 1959, the Granby Department of Police Services works to preserve peace and deter crime through the enforcement of local, state and federal laws. It serves to regulate traffic and investigate motor vehicle collisions. The department operates a communication center that responds to police, fire and medical emergencies. The Granby Department of Police Services maintains an animal control division that handles cases of animal nuisance and relocates missing and stray animals. It undertakes cases of accident reconstruction, dive rescue, narcotics investigation, and crisis and hostage negotiations. The department also has a Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) team and maintains a sex offender registry. The Granby Department of Police Services is recognized by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). It is located in Granby, Conn.