About Us:
The Danbury Police Department has been providing a wide range of proactive police services since its’ formal beginnings in 1889. We have seen the department grow from its original 9 officers to a current staffing level consisting of 170 sworn officers, auxiliary and civilian personnel. The Danbury Police Department consists of four 4 major divisions, all of which work together to provide the citizens of the greater Danbury area with professional and compassionate police services.
The Patrol Division is the largest division within the department and is tasked with providing the community with a sensitive and proactive law enforcement presence. As with any department, the Patrol Division is considered the “backbone of the department”. This division is also tasked with improving the safety and quality of life for Danbury’s residents
The Investigative Division is responsible for the investigations of crimes and criminal activity affecting the quality of life for residents. In addition to this, the investigative Division is responsible for the collection, preservation of physical evidence for court presentation.
The Professional Standards Division is tasked with the responsible of training, accreditation standards and ensuring that all ethical and moral standards are adhered to by all members of the department.
Last is the Administrative Division, this division is solely dedicated to supporting the vision and mission of the department. It provides the support services need by all divisions and is responsible for the proper records retention, communications and critical technology utilized by all our officers.
The Danbury Police Department provides emergency response to criminal incidents and natural disasters through our Emergency Service Unit. This unit consists of a tactical section, hostage negotiators, mobile operation center and an underwater operations section. This unit recently took delivery of a 2009 Lenco BearCat armored vehicle. The total cost of the vehicle was completely funded with asset forfeiture money. The vehicle is designed to provide ballistic protection from a variety of weapons. The BearCat’s primary mission is to give the SWAT Team the ability to rescue officers and civilians in a hostile situation.
Our Accomplishments:
Consistently Danbury ranks as one of the safest cities among cities of similar size across our nation. This is a proud accomplishment given the diversity and physical size of this great city. Danbury’s population is approaching 80,000 residents and currently has 60 nationalities represented and 45 different languages spoken within its borders. Officers patrol more than 250 miles of roadway within its 42 square miles. This low crime rate can be attributed in part to the department’s commitment to proactive enforcement activities, prevention strategies and the implementation of technology.
The Danbury Police Department is proud to sponsor through, the Boy Scouts of America, the Danbury Law Enforcement Exploring Program, encouraging academic excellence, leadership, teamwork, and volunteerism; and offering young men and women insight into the field of Law Enforcement while developing responsible youth. The Danbury Police Explorer Post provides a positive experience for young people who are interested in learning and developing skills that will assist them in whatever career they choose. Explorers become positive role models for their peers and young children. Our post members serve the community while gaining career development experience. The Danbury Police Explorer Post has been named one of the 3 top programs in New England for five consecutive years. Since its inception in 1968 approximately 700 hundred students have successfully completed the program
The department anticipates completing Tier I Accreditation with the State of Connecticut by the end of the year. This Accreditation process will reduce liability for action, and force the department to develop, maintain and update its protocols, policies and procedures.
Finally, with much excitement, the Danbury Police Department, along with other City officials, dedicated the new Danbury Police Department located at 375 Main St. The new Danbury Police Station is a 3 story Victorian style building located at the intersection of Main and East Franklin St. This eye–catching visual landmark has over 74,800 square feet of space including state if the art technology systems, an energy efficient design and it were developed to accommodate at least 30 years of future needs and growth. The opening of the new building is the culmination of three years of work and cooperation between numerous city departments, Chief Baker and his Command Staff.
Some of the overall features of the new facility include:
• Fully accessible and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Hi Tech systems including assess control, video surveillance and recording.
• Energy efficient lighting and HVAC systems.
• State of the art Centralized Dispatching/Communications Center with 8 dispatch stations, expandable for operation by both the fire and police departments.
• 52 covered parking spaces for patrol vehicles.
• Public Service windows for both the Records Division and General Information.
• Community Room/ Training Classroom with seating for eighty (80) with kitchen facilities, A/V capabilities and access to a public plaza
• 6 lane Firearms Training Range and Training Classroom.
• Emergency Operations Center.
• State of the art prisoner processing center with a total of 26 holding cells.
• Crime Scene Investigations (C.S.I.) with Forensics Laboratory.