West Hartford Police Department
"the Community We Serve"

West Hartford is conveniently situated just 100 miles southwest of Boston and 100 miles northeast of New York City. A wide range of attractions including city arts and entertainment, farmlands, mountain ranges and the shoreline are all within easy reach.

West Hartford was established in 1854 and since then has grown to become a culturally diverse, family oriented community with a population of over 60,000. It has well maintained neighborhoods, ample parkland and open space, a bustling town center, and a thriving retail and service business sector.

The town places a high premium on the quality of life. It offers comprehensive municipal and public safety services; it's recognized for the depth and breadth of its recreational and cultural programs; and it's highly regarded for the excellence of its school system, which is rated as one of the best in the state.

The town of West Hartford prides itself on its overall attractiveness and enjoys a strong sense of community spirit which is evidenced in the high level of citizen involvement in all aspects of town management, development and preservation.

Mission Statement

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 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.

police@westhartford.org
Please do not use the general police email address to notify the police department of a criminal complaint. 
Please call 860-523-5203 for assistance.