158 Edison Road
Trumbull, CT 06611 |
Thomas H. Kiely, Chief of Police 
Welcome to the Trumbull Police Department. Our website will introduce you to who we are and what we do. You will find answers to frequently asked questions, statistical information regarding our calls for service and helpful information for keeping you and your family safer.
The Town of Trumbull, covering approximately 23.5 square miles, is home to over 35,000 residents, about 10,000 families and hundreds of thousands of "visitors" each week. Trumbull is located in Fairfield County, in southwestern Connecticut, and borders the communities of Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Shelton and Stratford. Trumbull is known for its desirable residential neighborhoods and school system, as well as its parks, retail establishments and restaurants. Money Magazine named Trumbull one of the Top 100 Places to live in 2007 and again in 2009. We are pleased Money Magazine rated Trumbull an "A" for safety.
Thank you for stopping by. Whatever your reasons for visiting us, we hope you find the information presented here useful and informative. As we continue to enhance our website, we hope you will bookmark us and return often.
The Trumbull Police Department, created in 1941 through an act of the State Legislature, is under the jurisdiction of a six member Board of Police Commissioners appointed by the First Selectman. Commission members are appointed for a three-year term and serve without pay. Using the power granted to them under the statutes, they appoint new members to the police force, set policy, supervise the annual budget, and act as the traffic authority for the town.
The Chief of Police, working under the direction of the Police Commission, administers and controls the department to preserve peace and public order for the town, through investigation of crimes and enforcement of laws and ordinances. He is in charge of the management of all records, the direction of all police personnel, and the assignment of duties for the efficient operation of the department.
Currently, the department consists of seventy-two sworn police officers, and ten civilian personnel. These civilian personnel provide clerical and maintenance, and technical support to the operation of the police department. The Dog Warden is also under the authority of the Police Department.
The mission of the Trumbull Police Department is to provide professional, knowledgeable, and thorough law enforcement services to ensure the safety and well being of all people with constant awareness to the diverse needs of the individual and community.
Our officers will work in partnership with its citizens to achieve a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect for the betterment of the community. We will embrace a foundation of integrity, and a code of ethics to provide the highest standard of quality of life.
The Trumbull Police Department is soliciting the help of our residents. If you see any suspicious activity, suspicious people or suspicious vehicles in your neighborhood, call the Trumbull Police. Remember, if you think it’s suspicious, it is.
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES: Residential burglaries in Trumbull increased substantially in 2009, particularly during the second half of the year. Overall, there were 115 residential burglaries in 2009 while in 2008 there were 62.
The Trumbull Police have placed additional targeted patrols and unmarked vehicles in the most affected areas. The Trumbull Police are also working with other area towns that have experienced significant increases of residential burglaries recently. The goal of this joint activity is to identify possible suspects and patterns of the burglars' activities and eventually to apprehend and arrest the burglars.
Click here to read simple ways you can help prevent being a victim of crime.
WIRE TRANSFER SCAM: The Trumbull Police have reported a wire transfer scam of a Trumbull resident. A person, pretending to be a Canadian police officer, called a Trumbull resident and convinced them that their relative was under arrest in Canada and asked for bail money to be wired for his release.
Please be extra cautious!
Please call Detective Testi for any questions or concerns regarding this matter at (203) 261-3665.
CAR BREAK-INS: There has an increase in vehicle break-ins around town. Lock your car doors and don't leave anything of value in your car.
 Working with more than 600 agencies across North America, CrimeReports is the largest online resource for accurate, up-to-date crime information. By partnering with CrimeReports, the Trumbull Police share information with residents regarding police activity in their neighborhood and across town. Residents can also sign-up to receive email alerts regarding police activity at Crime Reports.
In 2009, the Trumbull Police Department responded to 2,830 burglar alarm calls. This represents more than 14% of the 19,716 calls for service the department responded to in 2009. This makes responding to burglar alarms the second most active call type for the Trumbull Police in 2009 (behind 3,650 motor vehicle stops).
The cost of responding to these alarm calls was about $56,600 in 2009 - or roughly a patrolman's salary.
Responding to false alarms is clearly costly, time-consuming and inefficient.
How can you help reduce the number of false alarms? The Security Industry Alarm Coaltion provides the following information for alarm users:
5 Quick Tips for Alarm Users
More Tips for Alarm Users
The False Alarm Reduction Association provides the following brochure, Residential False Alarm Prevention, and a video on alarm use.
We hope you find this information useful. Your help in reducing the number of false alarms is greatly appreciated.
Click here to read simple ways you can help prevent being a victim of crime.
Parents, guardians, and adults who care for children face constant challenges when trying to help keep children safer in today's fast-paced world. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) offers easy-to-use safety resources to help address these challenges.
The Trumbull Police Department is pleased to announce T-SNAP, Trumbull's Special Needs Awareness Program. Through participation in T-SNAP, Trumbull residents can, voluntarily, share information regarding their special needs with Trumbull’s Emergency Services – Police, Fire and EMS. The goal of the T-SNAP program is to enable Trumbull’s emergency services personnel to better respond to emergencies involving individuals with special needs. For more information regarding T-SNAP click here.
Mobile phone users across Trumbull now have the ability to send anonymous tips through the power of text messaging and online web tips. Funded by Trumbull Partnership Against Underage Drinking (TPAUD), the Trumbull Police Department has teamed up with Anderson Software, the industry leader in law enforcement tip management software and web applications, to provide this service which allows citizens to send anonymous tips by sending a text message from a mobile phone or online. For more information, click here.
In addition to sending the Trumbull Police an anonymous tip from your cell phone, you can also send anonymous tips while you're online.
To send an anonymous online web tip to the Trumbull Police, click here.
Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of a police report should first call the Police Department's main number at 203-261-3665 and ask for the Records Division in order to check on availability. It will typically take 48 hours to process an incident report from the time of occurrence.
Report copies are available Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Records Window inside the Trumbull Police Department lobby.
There is a $1.00 charge for the first page and a $.50 charge for each additional page on all reports.
In the event of an emergency, the Trumbull Police Department will provide information and further direction through various channels.
A Neighborhood Watch Program is one of the most effective answers to crime. Watch groups are a foundation of community crime prevention.
Neighborhood Watch Programs typically involve the following activities:
- Neighbors getting to know one another and working in a program of mutual assistance
- Training to assist neighbors in recognizing and reporting suspicious activities in their neighborhoods
- Implementation of crime prevention programs
To get started in organizing your own Neighborhood Watch Program, first talk to your neighbors to discuss needs, the level of interest, and possible challenges. Then contact Officer Timothy Fedor of the Trumbull Police Department at 203-261-3665 for help in organizing a Neighborhood Watch. The Trumbull Police Department will be able to assist in training members in home security and reporting skills, as well as provide information on local crime patterns.
The Trumbull Police Department is pleased to offer car seat inspections as a public service to Town residents by appointment only. Police Officers in the Traffic Division, who are certified as Child Passenger Safety Technicians, perform this service.
To make an appointment to have your car seat inspected, or if you have any questions related to child passenger safety, please contact the Traffic Clerk at 203-261-3665 x222. There is generally a 3-4 week waiting period for inspection appointments so please be sure to call well in advance.
Connecticut Safe Kids provides an informative flyer regarding Child Passenger Safety Laws in Connecticut.
Other related links...
American Academy of Pediatrics Car Seat Guide - http://www.aap.org/family/carseatguide.htm
Why staying rear-facing past 1 year and 20lbs is recommended - http://www.cpsafety.com/articles/stayrearfacing.aspx
Used Child Safety Seat Checklist - http://www.cpsafety.com/articles/usedseat.aspx
Car Seats DO Expire
All manufacturers put expiration dates on their carseats. Six (6) years is the general recommendation, however this varies by manufacturer. The reasons for these limits involve possible degradation of the plastic shell, harness, and other parts, the possible loss/breakage of parts, and the fact that older seats will often not meet current government safety standards.
In the course of the day you may write a check at the drugstore, charge tickets to a concert, rent a car, call home on your cell phone, or apply for a credit card. Chances are you don't give these routine transactions a second thought. But others may.
Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America, affecting half a million new victims each year. Identity theft or identity fraud is the taking of a victim's identity to obtain credit, credit cards from banks and retailers, steal money from a victim's existing accounts, apply for loans, establish accounts with utility companies, rent an apartment, file bankruptcy, or obtain a job using the victim's name. Thousands of dollars can be stolen without the victim knowing about it for months or even years.
The imposter obtains your social security number, your birth date, and other identifying information such as your address and phone number. With this information and a fake driver's license, they can apply in person for instant credit or through the mail posing as you. They often claim they have moved and provide their own address. Once the first account is opened, they can continue to add to their credibility.
They get the information from your doctor, lawyer, school, health insurance carrier, and many other places. "Dumpster divers" pick up information you may have thrown away, such as utility bills, credit card slips, and other documents.
TO PREVENT IDENTITY THEFT FROM HAPPENING TO YOU
- Do not give out personal information over the phone, through the mail, or over the Internet unless you have initiated the contact or know whom you are dealing with. Identity thieves will pose as bank representatives, Internet service providers, and even government officials to get you to reveal identifying information.
- Shred all documents, including all pre-approved credit applications received in your name, insurance forms, bank checks and statements you are discarding, and other financial information.
- Do not use your mother's maiden name, your birth date, the last four digits of your social security number, or a similar series of numbers as a password for anything.
- Minimize the identification information and the number of cards you carry. Take what you'll actually need. Don't carry your social security card, birth certificate, or passport, unless necessary.
- Do not put your social security number on your checks or your credit receipts. If a business requests your social security number, give them an alternate number and explain why. If a government agency requests your social security number, there must be a privacy notice accompanying the request.
- Do not put your telephone number on your checks.
- Be careful using ATMs and phone cards. Someone may look over your shoulder and get your PIN numbers, thereby gaining access to your accounts.
- Make a list of all of your credit card account numbers and bank account numbers with customer service phone numbers and keep in a safe place.
- When you order new credit cards in the mail or previous ones have expired, watch the calendar to make sure you get the card within the appropriate time. If the card is not received within that time, call the credit card grantor immediately to find out if the card has been sent. If you don't receive the card, check to make sure a change of address was not filed.
- Do not put your credit card number on the Internet unless it is encrypted on a secured site.
- Pay attention to your billing cycles. Follow up with creditors if bills don't arrive on time. A missing credit card bill could mean an identity thief has taken over your credit card account and changed your billing address.
- Cancel all credit cards that you have not used in the last six months. Open credit is a prime target.
- Order your credit card report at least twice a year. Reports should be obtained from all three major sources: Equifax at 800-685-1111; Experian at 888-EXPERIAN (397-3742); or TransUnion at 800-680-7293.
- Correct all mistakes on your credit report in writing. Send the letters return receipt requested. Identify the problems item by item and send with a copy of the credit report back to the credit reporting agency. You should hear back from the agency within 30 days.
- Write to Direct Marketing Association, Mail Preference Service, PO Box 9008, Farmingdale, NY 11735 to get your name off direct mail lists.
Reprinted from the National Crime Prevention Council, www.ncpc.org
Information about how to protect yourself against identity theft as well as helpful information in the event you are a victim of identity theft is available from the following websites:
  The Trumbull Police Department is a participating member of the Connecticut Statewide Narcotics Task Force, a cooperative effort between state and local police officers. The Connecticut State Police have established the TURN IN THE PUSHER HOTLINE for the public to report drug pushers. The HOTLINE number is 1-800-44DRUGS (37847). All calls are strictly confidential.
While the Internet has broadened everyone's access to information and entertainment, there are well documented negative aspects of the Internet. The FBI has published an informative pamphlet which every parent should read entitled A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety.
If you own or manage a commercial property or other facility in town such as a school, church, etcetera you are encouraged to register the premise with the Police Department. By providing emergency contact information, you enable Trumbull's Emergency Services personnel to serve you better. Please use this form to register your premise.
The Trumbull Police Department is located at 158 Edison Road. From the Merritt Parkway take Exit 48 and turn north on Route 111 (Main Street). At the first traffic light, turn right onto Edison Road. Police headquarters is one block beyond the Main Street / Edison Road intersection on your right. Visitor parking is available at the front of the building. Click here to see a map of our location.
Trumbull's Municpal Code, or local laws, are published online. Click here to view Trumbull's Municipal Code.
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