Connecticut Police Chiefs Association, Inc.

10/21/2026

Good advice from the Guilford Police Department. Please share!

Hey Guilford, let’s talk about Grandparent Scams!

This scam has been around for many years and, unfortunately, is still happening! Here’s just one example of how it works:

An older adult receives a call from someone claiming to be an attorney or police officer. They’re told their grandchild or other loved one has been arrested or involved in a serious accident and urgently needs bail money. Sometimes, a young person gets on the phone, pretending to be the grandchild, crying and begging for help. The caller may demand thousands of dollars and insist that the situation remain a secret.

While the specific details of the story may change, the premise of the scam is generally the same…

These scammers rely on fear, panic, and urgency to get victims to send money without verifying the story.

So how can you protect yourself and your loved ones?

🚫 Don’t volunteer personal information. If someone claims to be your grandchild, let them identify themselves rather than suggesting a name.

❓Ask questions. Ask something only your loved one would know.

🔒 Create a family safe word or phrase to use during genuine emergencies.

📲 Verify the story. Contact your loved one directly using their known phone number, or reach out to another trusted family member to confirm their safety before sending any money.

Remember, never rush to send money because of an urgent or frightening phone call. Take a moment to verify the situation first. And if you’re unsure of whether or not a call you receive is legitimate, give us a call at (203) 453-8061 and we’ll help you confirm whether or not it’s real!

Thank you for sharing, and stay safe! 👮‍♂️👮🚔

10/20/2026

Great job East Hartford Police Department! Inspiring the next generation for public service!

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

Good advice for all New Englanders from the Fairfield Police Department - Connecticut!

As fall approaches and leaves begin to cover the roads, remember that wet leaves can be just as slippery as ice. Slow down, especially on curves and turns, and give yourself extra stopping distance.

Fallen leaves can also hide lane markings and road hazards, so stay alert and drive with caution.

Let’s keep Fairfield safe this fall.

10/14/2026

🙌 Way to go Berlin, Connecticut Police Department!

Yesterday members of the Berlin Police Department had the pleasure of participating in a workshop hosted by American School for the Deaf students! The workshop provided a unique opportunity for our officers to learn basic vocabulary in American Sign Language. Cam and Sarah were incredible teachers and we had the best time learning from them!

10/14/2026

10/10/2026

The Waterbury Police Department would like to remind residents about the proper use of iReportWTBY and the importance of knowing when to contact the Police Department directly.

iReportWTBY is NOT intended for reporting emergencies or situations requiring immediate police assistance.

If you have an emergency, please call 911.

What is iReportWTBY?

iReportWTBY is a service provided by the City of Waterbury’s Citizens Service Center (CSC) that allows residents to submit non-emergency complaints, concerns, and service requests. These requests are forwarded to the appropriate city department for review and action.

For non-urgent service requests, please visit:
https://www.waterburyct.org/311/request/add

10/10/2026

Bring the family, get creative, and make something spooky or sweet!

📅 October 14 | Free to attend!
🎨 Pumpkins and supplies provided (while supplies last!)

10/09/2026

You may notice a little more pink on our uniforms this month! 🎀

Throughout October, Naugatuck Police officers are wearing pink patches and pins to raise breast cancer awareness and support those in our community who have been affected by it.

Our Goes Pink fundraising page is open to everyone, so we’d love for the Naugatuck community to join us. If you’d like to donate to Susan G. Komen, you can do so here: http://www.info-komen.org/goto/teamnpdgoespink

Let’s go pink together, Naugatuck! 💗🎀