Greenwich Police Department

GPD is turning 125 years old in 2021.

Chief James Heavey has some fun events planned for later this year when the weather gets warmer. We will post the events on our social media and via our local press and community partners.

Mission Statement

The Greenwich Police Department, acting without fear or favor, will strive to provide superior law enforcement and public services in cooperation with its community. The Department will actively promote an environment that encourages independent judgment and allows its employees to attain the highest levels of professional achievement.

Core Values

Service – We recognize that our chosen profession requires us to put the welfare of the public; our peers and subordinates; and that of the organization before ourselves.

Respect – We value all persons; recognize that our diversity strengthens us and celebrate it; remember our past and the sacrifices of others made on our behalf, and willfully subjugate ourselves to the rule of law.

Courage – We will always face difficult situations with confidence, determination, and bravery and shall never shrink from the responsibility to do what is right because of physical fear, lack of will, or mental trepidation.

Fairness – We must always act in a way that is just, ethical, equitable, honest, and transparent never displaying favoritism or allowing prejudice or undue influence to color our professional decisions.

Diligence – We will selflessly apply ourselves in duty to the community and devotion to each other with both persistent industry and steadfast vigor.

How We Police

How We Police and Engage with Our Community

Great Success at the Jan 2021 Food Drive!!!

9 van loads were picked up by Neighbor to Neighbor Greenwich for the local food pantry. We will be doing another Food Drive in the near future. Be on the lookout for the notice.

Domestic Abuse Services

YWCA of Greenwich Domestic Abuse Services

Identity Theft- A Recovery Plan

Visit IdentityTheft.gov to get detailed advice to help you fix problems caused by identity theft along with the ability to:

Get a Personal Recovery Plan that walks you through each step
Update your plan and track your progress
Print pre-filled letters and forms to send to credit bureaus
Report to the Federal Trade Commission

Other Greenwich Police Information

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COVID-19 Information

Public Fingerprinting

Fingerprinting is by appointment only- Call 203-622-8024

Click here to Learn How to Obtain an Appointment

Click Here for Temporary State of Connecticut Pistol Permit

News Flash & Latest information from the Greenwich Police Department

Follow the link to get the most recent Press Release, Public Service Announcement, or other information from the Greenwich Police Department.

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Greenwich Police News Flash

Public Information

The Greenwich Police Department is under the responsibility of the First Selectman in his role as Police Commissioner. Operational leadership and direction lie with the Chief of Police who is charged with the protection of life and property, the preservation of public peace, the prevention and detection of crime, the apprehension of offenders, and the enforcement of state and local laws and ordinances, as well as a myriad of calls for service that the Police Department handles on a daily basis. In the fiscal year 2018 to 2019, the Greenwich Police responded to 46,437 calls for service.

The Police Department continues to present its unmatched level of services both as a law enforcer and a community service provider. Our crime clearance rates are above the national averages (in almost every instance - well above) in all mandatory Uniform Crime Report categories.

Emergency Operations Center

The Town’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is housed in the Police Department in support of a unified command response by all departments of the Town of Greenwich. Several exercises have been conducted to prepare the community’s leadership in the event of a disaster and the EOC has been utilized for several actual weather-related responses.

Public Meetings

The Police Department continues to serve the entire municipality by hosting meetings within our Public Safety Complex for various public and private groups. This greater access has served to further demystify the Police Department and its members to the public while furthering our community policing initiatives and public/private partnerships.

Community Events

The Police Department has many events where the police and public can meet together in a non-law enforcement setting.

Police Day Open House, Citizen’s Police Academy, Coffee with a Cop, and several other outreach programs are offered by the Department to bring the police and the community together for dialogue and fellowship.

Crime continues to be at low rates and is absolutely an integral part of the desirability to live in Greenwich.

Chief Heavey is a co-chair on the Greenwich Together, Prevention Council. Please follow the link to their website to learn steps on preventing prescription drug misuse. Greenwich Prevention Council- Rx Drug Misuse Prevention