The East Hartford Police Department believes that building strong relationships between the police and the community we serve is essential. We believe that fostering mutual trust and understanding is fundamental to creating safer and more resilient neighborhoods. 

That’s why we have invested a significant amount of time and energy over the years into building a myriad of programs that help to bring officers and community members together. Our three full-time Community Service Officers and our part-time Neighborhood Resource Officers work to provide programs and services to enhance our relationships with businesses and community members while providing meaningful educational opportunities.

Here are just a few of the programs and services coordinated through the Community Outreach Division:

• Fifth Grade Youth Leadership Program
• Citizens Police Academy
• First Responders Youth Academy (FRYA)
• Cadet Internship Program
• Clergy Group and Police Chaplain Program
• National Night Out
• Holiday Food Drive and Toy Drive
• Faith in Blue
• Neighborhood Block Watch and Community Crime Seminars
• Youth Fishing Derby
• Physical Security Assessments and Active Shooter Training
• Bicycle Rodeo
• Trunk or Treat
• Coffee, Ice Cream, and Sandwich With a Cop Events
• Mobil Food Share and Soup Kitchen Visits
• Blight and Tobacco Compliance Checks
• Church Visits
• Haircut with a Cop and School Backpack Events
• Summer Youth Basketball Program
• Business and Community Events
• Civic Organization Events