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About the Department The West Hartford Police Department is organized into three main divisions: Patrol Services, Investigative Services and Support Services. Significant opportunities for professional growth and career advancement exist within that structure: approximately one-third of all patrol officer positions are eligible for divisional transfers to specialized assignments; about one-third of all positions are eligible for promotions to positions ranging from detective to chief of police. Click to open an organizational chart (adobe acrobat format). The department strongly encourages qualified officers from all three divisions to apply for positions on one or more of West Hartford's Specialized Units including the SWAT Team, SCUBA Unit, Bomb Squad and Hostage Negotiators Unit, where their advanced training will be maximized and rewarded. Officers may also be assigned to work with federal agencies including the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration, as well as the Connecticut State Police and other special local units. Education and training are important components for success and advancement. On the whole, the department reflects a higher than average educational level, and in an effort to maintain and supersede that standard, officers can take advantage of certain college incentive and tuition reimbursement programs that encourage the continuation of their education in related fields. All divisions, assignments and departmental policies are overseen by the Chief of Police, who is supported by the Assistant Chief for Patrol Services and the Assistant Chief for Support Services. West Hartford Police Department
103 Raymond Road
West Hartford, CT 06107
860/523-5203 (Main number)
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