Police

The West Hartford Police Department, in active cooperation with our community, will enforce all laws and work to improve the quality of life. We will treat every individual with fairness and respect. We will accomplish this mission by providing professional, high quality police services.

The West Hartford Police Department's primary goals are:

To provide prompt and professional response to medical emergencies, vehicular accidents or crimes reported in West Hartford.
To work in cooperation with residents, business owners, interest groups and other town agencies to maintain the high standards for which this community is known.
To further the professionalism of law enforcement as a whole.
To deliver a high level of service in the most cost efficient manner possible.
To maintain the perception of safety among residents and visitors to the Town.

The West Hartford Police Department is at 103 Raymond Rd, West Hartford, CT 06107. For routine calls, please call 860-523-5203. Our Tips Line is 860-570-8969. You may also email WHPDTIPS@WestHartfordCT.gov or visit our Staff Directory for more help.

Police Chief Vernon Riddick, Jr.

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Work: 860-570-8960

Assistant Chief Lawrence Terra

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Work: 860-570-8980

Assistant Chief Robert Riccobon

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Work: 860-570-8983

West Hartford Police News & announcements

National Take Back Day

National Take Back Day is Sat. October 26th, 10AM-2PM. This is a great way to dispose of expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medication in an environmentally safe manner. The program is anonymous and free of charge.

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ABOUT WHPD

"First and foremost, West Hartford must be among the safest communities in the region." This is the published policy of the Town's government. It reflects the high expectations of our citizens, and has been the mission of the West Hartford Police Department since 1920.