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 the POST Counsel Accreditation Sub-Committee on April 30, 2025, and approved unanimously by POST Council on May 8th, 2025. This milestone reflects the department’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards in law enforcement and professional excellence.

The accreditation process underscores the department’s focus on transparency, accountability, and building trust within the community. It affirms a priority of best practices, enhancing both operational efficiency and public safety.  The East Hartford Police Department is also internationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), and the recent Tier III State Accreditation endorsement further reinforces the departments commitment forward,                  demonstrating a continuous effort to enhance our services and operations.

"I applaud the leadership and members of the East Hartford Police Department for achieving POST-C State Tier III accreditation, a milestone that reflects East Hartford’s commitment to professionalism, accountability, and service. This accomplishment is the result of our department’s dedication and collective pursuit of excellence in policing," said Mayor Connor S. Martin.

"While this accreditation award is significant, our work does not stop here. We remain focused on advancing our policies, training, and community partnerships as we actively pursue CALEA Advanced accreditation. Our department is committed to continuous improvement, ensuring that we meet and exceed the highest standards in law enforcement for the citizens of East Hartford,” said Chief Mack S. Hawkins.