| Community Feedback A relationship of trust and confidence between members of the police department and the community they serve is essential in effective law enforcement. Law Enforcement officers must be free to exercise their best judgment and to initiate enforcement action in a reasonable, lawful and impartial manner without fear of reprisal. So too, enforcers of the law have a special obligation to respect meticulously the rights of all persons. The Hamden Police department acknowledges its responsibility to establish a system of complaint and disciplinary procedures, which not only will subject the officer to corrective action when he conducts himself improperly but also will protect him from unwarranted criticism when he discharges his duties properly. Thus the purpose of these procedures is to provide a prompt, honest, open and expeditious disposition on complaints regarding the conduct of the members and employees of the Department. To this end, citizens are encouraged to bring complaints about the Department operations and the conduct of its members to the attention of the Hamden Police Department whenever a citizen believes that such an act is improper. Conversely, every citizen should take it upon himself to commend officers for meritorious and appreciated conduct witnessed or within the knowledge of the reporting citizen. While compliments can be verbal, they are most appreciated when sent in writing to the employee's supervisor or the Chief of Police. Should you have any questions regarding these procedures, please contact the Ethics and Integrity Division: by phone: 203-230-4033 or by e-mail: fmcdermott@Hamden.com.  Click here for a Citizen's Commendation Report Click here for a Citizen's Complaint Report Reminder* The Citizen' Complaint Report must be notarized before submitting to the Hamden Police Department front desk. |