About
To Protect, Educate, and Serve
The Waterbury Police Department employs 361 individuals from various backgrounds and is comprised of 294 sworn officers and 67 civilian employees. Waterbury Police Department Headquarters is located in the bustling downtown area nearby Waterbury's UCONN campus, the Palace Theater and many other local businesses.
Serving the City of Waterbury
Together, the department serves the people of Waterbury by performing the law enforcement function in a professional manner, protecting the rights of all persons within its jurisdiction to be free from criminal attack, secure in their possessions, and to live in peace. It is to these people that the Department is ultimately responsible.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Waterbury Police Department is to protect with vigilance and serve with impartiality, while engaging in a strong partnership with the community.
