General Info

Founded in 1860, the Hartford Police Department is a full-service agency that provides a variety of law enforcement solutions for the general public. It offers services to the citizens of the City of Hartford in Connecticut. The department maintains records, intelligence, traffic, juvenile investigation, victim service, and vice and narcotics divisions. It provides crime investigation, witness interviewing, accident site reconstruction, stolen property recovery, training and emergency medical services. The department additionally offers tips on various topics, such as auto theft prevention, neighborhood safety, and home and apartment security. Its victim service division deals in cases related to homicides and financial crimes. The department provides educational, crime prevention, and drug and alcohol addiction recovery programs. It also maintains specialized teams, including bomb squads, negotiator and K-9 unit. The Hartford Police Department is a part of the government of the City of Hartford, which operates finance, fire, public works and internal audit departments.