Chief reports accreditation changes, successful 'Stop the Hate' event and updates on fraud, hiring and PD renovation
June 18, 2026 | Kensington, Hartford County, Connecticut
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Police Chief delivered monthly updates, highlighting changes to accreditation standards, community engagement and operational matters.
The chief said state accreditation standards are being revised and an online meeting on those changes is forthcoming. He described a recent "Stop the Hate" event that drew roughly 45 attendees following the governor’s signing consolidating hate-crime statutes; prosecutors and state police participated and the chief said the conversation emphasized the need for further officer training.
Lieutenants and detectives reported operational items: detectives served an arrest warrant in a multi-jurisdictional theft/ATM burglary matter; the department is seeing an uptick in fraud affecting both businesses and residents (frauds include email takeovers and elder-targeted telephone scams). The lieutenant noted limited investigative resources and that a recent change in law allows seizure of larger amounts in shelter accounts when a nexus to fraud is established.
On staffing, the chief said the department expects 47 sworn officers on July 1 (authorized strength is 48) with ongoing recruitment and background checks. On facilities, the public building commission voted to forward the police department renovation to the town council for final approval on July 7; window replacement was deferred because PCB abatement costs (cited at about $200,000) would push the project over the available budget.
The chief also announced plans to restart the youth citizens police academy in August for 11- to 14-year-olds and noted the FOI part-time employee was performing well. The commission asked staff to keep the council and community informed of the renovation timeline and hiring progress.
The chief said state accreditation standards are being revised and an online meeting on those changes is forthcoming. He described a recent "Stop the Hate" event that drew roughly 45 attendees following the governor’s signing consolidating hate-crime statutes; prosecutors and state police participated and the chief said the conversation emphasized the need for further officer training.
Lieutenants and detectives reported operational items: detectives served an arrest warrant in a multi-jurisdictional theft/ATM burglary matter; the department is seeing an uptick in fraud affecting both businesses and residents (frauds include email takeovers and elder-targeted telephone scams). The lieutenant noted limited investigative resources and that a recent change in law allows seizure of larger amounts in shelter accounts when a nexus to fraud is established.
On staffing, the chief said the department expects 47 sworn officers on July 1 (authorized strength is 48) with ongoing recruitment and background checks. On facilities, the public building commission voted to forward the police department renovation to the town council for final approval on July 7; window replacement was deferred because PCB abatement costs (cited at about $200,000) would push the project over the available budget.
The chief also announced plans to restart the youth citizens police academy in August for 11- to 14-year-olds and noted the FOI part-time employee was performing well. The commission asked staff to keep the council and community informed of the renovation timeline and hiring progress.
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