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MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the Norwalk Police Department to provide quality service to a diverse community through a culture of bias free policing; to hire and promote talented officers and a professional staff with the courage and desire to serve and protect our community; and to promote a cooperative spirit in which police officers and citizens work together to promote a safe environment.
SERVING THE COMMUNITY
The Norwalk Department of Police Services provides protective and support services to the City of Norwalk and its citizens. It contains eight divisions:
- Administrative Services
- Community Services and Crime Prevention
- Emergency Services Unit
- Investigative Services
- Office of the Chief and Deputy Chief
- Patrol Operations
- Professional Standards
- Support Services
- Training & Recruitment
Department Oversight
The Board of Police Commissioners oversees the development and financial aspects of the Norwalk Department of Police Services. Members include City Mayor Harry Rilling, Commissioner Kelly Straniti and Commissioner Fran Collier-Clemmons.
The department is headed by Police Chief Thomas E. Kulhawik and Deputy Police Chiefs Susan Zecca and James Walsh. Access additional information about the Police Department's highest office.
Accreditation Status
The Norwalk Department of Police Services is accredited by the Commission on Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. (CALEA) as well as Connecticut Police Officers Standards and Training Council at Tier III as well as the CLESP Program..