Subdivisions
Specialized units within the Hartford Police Department
Professional Standards Bureau
The Professional Standards Bureau is a division within the department that handles all internal matters and complaints received by both officers and the public. Their job is to investigate every complaint and ensure the ethics and values of the department are upheld
Learn More →Traffic Enforcement Division
The Traffic Enforcement Division is a specialized unit that receives extra training and equipment to handle all traffic-related matters within the city. They have both extra training in traffic law as well as advanced driving techniques. This training, in combination with advanced equipment in plate readers, along with their vehicles, having more horsepower, bigger engines, and upgraded brakes, allows these officers to have the edge on criminals trying to outrun the law
Learn More →Criminal Investigation Division
The Criminal Investigation Division is a specialized investigation unit that handles all crimes that need investigating within the city, from murders to robberies. These officers are trained in both evidence gathering and courtroom etiquette, so they can be fully equipped to take the most violent criminals to trial and put them behind bars
Learn More →Gang and Habitual Offender Strike Team
The Gang and Habitual Offender Strike Team is a specialized unit within the Criminal Investigations Division that handles, as the name implies, repeat offenders and very violent criminals like serial killers, drug cartels, and gangs
Learn More →K9 Division
The K9 Division is a group of officers who are trained to have a K9 Partner; these partners are specially trained dogs that are trained in either drug recognition and apprehension or bomb recognition and apprehension.
Learn More →Special Weapons and Tatctics
The Special Weapons and Tactics division is a group of officers specaly training in tactics such as CQB, Negotiations, Breaching, and Warrant Services. These men and women are equipped with advanced weaponry and gear to help them effectively do their jobs and apprehend very violent criminals.
Learn More →Field Training Office
The Field Training Office is the backbone of the department; these officers are the are what make this department what it is. Without them, we would not be able to train our officers effectively and ensure all our officers are up-to-date on the latest and greatest training and techniques within Law Enforcement.
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