The Easton Police Department is charged with
the enforcement of laws, and the preservation of peace
within the Town of Easton.
The Easton Police Department exemplifies what this
Town represents - tradition, honor, commitment, strength
and innovation. We dedicate ourselves to work in partnership
with the community to provide public safety and to improve
the quality of life in every neighborhood in the Town
of Easton.
The Police Department has a modern police facility
including administrative offices, a computerized communication
center, and detention area. The police facility
has enhanced the operations and professionalism of this
agency.
Any new programs have been implemented under the "Community
Policing" concept. Several state and federal grants
have been awarded to this department which has assisted
the funding of new programs and the purchase of some
modern police equipment. Some of these programs have
included (1) the Seat Belt Safety Awareness Program
under the direction of the State of Connecticut, Department
of Transportation, (2) The Local Law Enforcement Block
Grant Program funded by the Department of Justice provides
funds for the purposes of reducing violent crimes and
improving public safety.
The Easton Police Department is made up of 15 full-time
Police Officers, 5 part-time Police Officers (Special
Officers), 3 full-time and 8 part-time dispatchers,
1 Full Time and 4 Part Time Animal Control Officers,
and an office staff of 3.
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