Greenwich Police Department

The Greenwich Police Department is located within the Town of Greenwich Public Safety Complex at 11 Bruce Place. The Department has 152 sworn Officers assigned to three Divisions: Patrol, Detective, and Support Services. The Department has full-time Marine, Motorcycle, Forensics, Narcotics, Special Victims, K-9, Community Impact, and IT Sections. The Command Structure consists of the Chief of Police, two Deputy Chiefs, three Captains, seven Lieutenants, and twenty-three Sergeants. There are also appointed non-supervisory, Master Police Officer, Detective First Grade, Detective, and School Resource Officer positions. The Department offers many public safety services and shares a strong relationship with the community.

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 daily. In the fiscal year 2021 to 2022, the Greenwich Police responded to 41,000 calls for service.

The Police Department continues to present its unmatched level of service 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.

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.

About Us

The Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, is a coastal community in southwestern Fairfield County and is often referred to as the "Gateway to New England." Founded in 1640, it is one of the oldest towns in the United States and is located approximately 30 miles from New York City along Long Island Sound.

Home to more than 62,000 residents, Greenwich is known for its high quality of life, excellent public schools, beautiful shoreline, and strong financial sector. The town contains several distinct neighborhoods, including Old Greenwich, Riverside, Cos Cob, Byram, Glenville, and downtown Greenwich.

Greenwich offers a blend of suburban charm and cultural attractions, with parks, beaches, marinas, and institutions such as Bruce Museum and the Greenwich Audubon Center. Greenwich Avenue serves as the town's commercial center, featuring upscale shopping, restaurants, and businesses.