NOTICE: 8/9/2023 Hamden Police Department Policy Review and Public Comments. 

At the August 9, 2023 Police Commission regular meeting, Police Chief, Timothy Wydra presented the Police Commission with several Hamden Police policies to be reviewed and voted on. On September 13, 2023 the Police Commision plans to have a regular Police Commission meeting to discuss and vote on the policies listed below. The Police Commission welcomes the public to provide public comments on the Hamden Police Department Polices. Public comments on policies can be emailed at hpc@hamden.com or by written letter to the Police Commission at 2900 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06518.

ACO policy revision summary

ACO policy 028-014 current

ACO policy 028-014 new

Crossing Guards 012-005 new

024-017 Risk Order and Warrant policy changes summary

CURRENT 024- 017 Managing Encounters with Persons in Crisis - Risk Orders and Warrants

NEW 024- 017 Managing Encounters with Persons in Crisis - Risk Orders and Warrants draft

Handling of Juvenile Matters current

Handling of Juvenile Matters new 012-001

Handling of Juvenile Matters revision summary 07-2023

POSTC Policy on Law Enforcement Complaints GN 15-03

EI - 005-001 redline 6-13-2023 (2)

EI - 005-001 clean 6-13-2023 (2)

Atty Jefferson review EI 005-001

Records policy revision summary 08-2023

Records 015-002 current

Records 015-002 new

Mission Statement

The Commission confers with and advises the Mayor and the Chief of Police with respect to Police Department affairs, including review of the budget. The Commission interviews, promotes, and appoints personnel from Civil Service eligibility lists. On written request, they also meet and hear complaints of any member of the Police Department due to their acts or conduct. In addition, they meet and hear the written complaint of any town citizen who requests it, concerning a member of the Police Department. Reasonable recommendations to address such complaints are made, but no money damages nor rights of any person may be affected.

Traffic Authority

The Police commission also serves concurrently as the Traffic Authority, otherwise referred to as the Parking Division in the Charter. It has all the powers of municipal parking authorities under the general provisions of Connecticut General Statutes, Chap 100, as amended.

Citizens, neighborhood associations, schools, organizations, and businesses bring traffic concern and requests for street signs, lights, or street closings for parades, charity, and neighborhood events to the Commission for considerations, investigation, and action. The Commission consults with the Town Engineer, Director of Public Works, and/or Town Planner, who provide recommendations.