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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. 


Our primary goals:

  • 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.

Police Chief Vernon Riddick, Jr.

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Work: 860-570-8960
Assistant Chief Lawrence Terra

Assistant Chief Lawrence Terra

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Phone Numbers:
Work: 860-570-8980
Assistant Chief Robert Riccobon

Assistant Chief Robert Riccobon

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Phone Numbers:
Work: 860-570-8983

West Hartford Police Announcements

Friday 3/28/25, 9AM - 12PM, Town Hall, 50 South Main St.

A clinic to educate the public with questions on how to properly install a car seat and to verify that current seats are installed correctly. Anyone is welcome to join us! 

Contact WHPD Community Relations Division at 860-570-8820 with any questions! 


 

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About West Hartford Police Department, goals, and organization chart. 

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Effective September 28, 2023, the Omits system has been deactivated pending review of the ordinance per Town Council. The 2AM to 5AM parking ban is temporarily suspended during the review period.

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