Ridgefield Police Department

Chief Jeffery Kreitz
Address 76 East Ridge Road
Ridgefield CT 06877
Phone (203) 438-6531
Website https://www.ridgefieldct.gov/police-department
Number of Officers 42
Population Served 25000
Seasonal Pop. Served 25000
Specializations Bike Patrol, Crisis Negotiations, DARE Program, Defense Tactics and Weapons Training, K-9 Unit, School Resource Officer, Special Vehicle Unit, SWAT/Tactical


Current Openings

Open Jobs Salary Deadline
Ridgefield - "Certified ONLY" Overnight Shift Dispatcher (full time) NEW: Starting $31.71 Step 1 UPSEU Grade 16, with shift differential for the overnight shift of $1/hr December 31, 2024

Ridgefield Police Department

Established in 1955, the Ridgefield Police Department employs 44 sworn officers and 9 civilians. The prime function of the Ridgefield Police Department is to protect life, liberty and property, to preserve the peace and public order, to prevent and repress crime, to detect violations of law and to apprehend violators and prosecute those apprehended. The prime function shall be accomplished through service to our community in providing safety and an improved quality of life, by developing community partnerships and excellence in policing reinforced through the three pillars of character and strength: Integrity, Courage and Justice.

Ridgefield, CT. is located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains and a short one hour drive North from NYC our town is a favorite destination for visitors. Founded over 300 years ago with a population of 25,000 Ridgefield boasts a unique historic Main Street, a highly rated school system and is consistently voted the Safest Town in CT.