Rocky Hill Police Department

About the Rocky Hill Police Department

ABOUT US

The Rocky Hill Police Department was organized in 1938 and has been serving the community with pride and distinction ever since. The Department began operations with a single officer and has grown to an organization of 42 sworn personnel and twenty support personnel. The Department is organized into three main divisions.

Patrol

The Patrol Division is commanded by an Operations Lieutenant. There are 6 Sergeants and 22 Officers assigned to this Division. This Division provides twenty-four hour a day police service to the community. Officers are highly trained and work with the latest technology in law enforcement. Patrol personnel are first responders to medical emergencies and conduct initial investigations of all reported crimes.

Investigations

The Detective Division is commanded by an Investigations Lieutenant. There are three Detectives assigned to this Division. Detectives are specialized investigators who assist the Patrol Division in case investigation. Detectives are assigned non-routine and complex cases in an effort to free up Patrol personnel. 

Communications

The Communications Division is commanded by the Support Services Lieutenant. There are 9 full-time civilian Communications Officers assigned to this Division. The Communications Division provides 24-hour a day emergency 911 coverage. It also provides dispatching for all police, fire and ambulance radio transmissions and calls for service. The Communications Division handled 25,780 calls for service in 2017.

A Police Community Partnership

The Rocky Hill Police Department is committed to Community Policing and has forged a tradition of service based on courtesy, professionalism and respect. The Rocky Hill Police Department welcomes visitors and extends an open invitation to the public to stop by and meet members of the Department. Tours of Police Headquarters are gladly given by appointment.

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY

Our Town is known as a wonderful location for families and businesses to grow. We have an outstanding educational system and through prudent management continue to maintain one of the lowest mill rates in the region (31.0 mills for 2016-2017). The Town has an active Parks and Recreation Program with programs to please all age groups and interests. Rocky Hill is a suburban community centrally located along the banks of the Connecticut river just 8 miles south of Hartford, CT along the I-91 corridor in the center of New England's Knowledge corridor.