Police Department News & Announcements

ALERT: Post Malone and Jelly Roll at Rentschler Field

ALERT: Post Malone and Jelly Roll at Rentschler Field

Thousands of concertgoers are expected to attend the Post Malone & Jelly Roll concert at Rentschler Field on Monday, June 22 at... more ››

ALERT: Post Malone and Jelly Roll at Rentschler Field

ALERT: Post Malone and Jelly Roll at Rentschler Field

Thousands of concertgoers are expected to attend the Post Malone & Jelly Roll concert at Rentschler Field on Monday, June 22 at... more ››

Main Street Closure Exercise and Temporary Detour on Saturday, May 30th

Main Street Closure Exercise and Temporary Detour on Saturday, May 30th

The Town will conduct the bi-annual Stop Log Exercise for the levee gate located on Main Street south of Pitkin Street, on Saturday... more ››

Drug Take Back Day: April 25, 2026

East Hartford Police and Health & Human Services Departments Announce Drug Take Back Day: April 25, 2026

East Hartford Police and the East Hartford Health & Human Services Departments announce the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Take Back... more ››

Suspect Apprehended Following Vehicle Stop

Suspect Apprehended Following Vehicle Stop; Police K-9 Assaulted

EAST HARTFORD, CT — On April 7, 2026, at approximately 7:46 p.m., East Hartford Police Department (EHPD) officers spotted... more ››

Weather Alert: Winter Storm: February 22, 2026

Weather Alert: Winter Storm: February 22, 2026

Forecast models are showing an anticipated approximate10-24 inches of snow across most of the state, beginning Sunday, February 22... more ››

East Hartford Police Department announces On-Street Parking Ban Due to Incoming Snowstorm

East Hartford Police Department announces On-Street Parking Ban Due to Incoming Snowstorm.Parking Ban in Effect... more ››

East Hartford Police and Health & Human Services Departments Announce DEA’s Take Back Day

East Hartford Police and Health & Human Services Departments Announce DEA’s Take Back Day

East Hartford Police and the East Hartford Health & Human Services Departments announce the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Take Back... more ››

2025 Citizen Police Academy

*APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED! NOW SEPTEMBER 12th*

Bring Me Back Home Registry

East Hartford Police Department announces Bring Me Back Home Program to Support Residents with Cognitive Challenges

East Hartford Police Department announces Bring Me Back Home Program to Support Residents with Cognitive Challenges. 

Officer Alberto K. Rivera and Chief Mack S. Hawkins

East Hartford Welcomes New Officer

East Hartford, CT – June 30, 2025 – The East Hartford Police Department is proud to announce the appointment of its newest officer, Alberto... more ››

East Hartford Police Department POST-C State Tier III Advanced Accreditation

East Hartford Police Department announces Accreditation Milestone

The East Hartford Police Department proudly announces its endorsement of Connecticut POST-C State Tier III Advanced Accreditation, voted by... more ››

EHPD Celebrates Command Staff Promotions

EHPD Celebrates Command Staff Promotions

EAST HARTFORD, CT – The East Hartford Police Department (EHPD) and Chief Mack S. Hawkins are proud to announce significant updates to its... more ››

East Hartford Police & Health Departments Announce DEA’s Take Back Day: April 2025

East Hartford Police & Health Departments Announce DEA’s Take Back Day: April 2025

East Hartford Police and the East Hartford Health Department announce the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Take Back Day, scheduled for ... more ››

East Hartford Police Department K-9 Training Program Graduation

East Hartford, CT – We are thrilled to announce the successful graduation of seven exceptional work dogs from the East Hartford Police K-9... more ››

East Hartford Police Department Announces 15th Session of Citizen Police Academy

East Hartford Police Department Announces 15th Session of Citizen Police Academy

Chief Mack Hawkins and the East Hartford Police Department are pleased to announce the upcoming 15th session of the East Hartford Citizen... more ››

PSC Dispatch

East Hartford is Hiring Public Safety Dispatchers

East Hartford, CT - The Town of East Hartford is currently accepting applications for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher. The... more ››

East Hartford Hot Weather Protocol

East Hartford Hot Weather Protocol

East Hartford, CT— The Governor’s Office has activated the hot weather protocol starting Tuesday, June 18th at 12:00 pm through... more ››

amazon locker at police headquarters lobby

Amazon Locker Pickup now available at Police Headquarters

  An  Amazon Locker has been installed at Police Headquarters  in the lobby, it is battery powered and connects to Amazon via a cellular... more ››

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