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PORTLAND, CONNECTICUT, POLICE DEPARTMENT The Portland Police Department has been located in the Portland Buck-Foreman Community Building since April, 2003. It is staffed by ten full-time police officers and one Records Clerk. Through an interlocal agreement with the City of Middletown, the Dispatch function is provided through the Middletown Communications Center. Contact numbers for Police Services in the Town of Portland are as follows: EMERGENCY CALLS - DIAL 911
RECORDS: Requests for copies of police reports may be made by contacting the Portland Police Records Department at 342-6780 or stopping in at the Records Office during normal business hours. Records Department hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (with the exception of municipal holidays). There is a charge for certified copies of police reports of $1.00 for the first page and $ .50 for each additional page. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Portland Police Department is to protect the life and property of its citizens in order to assure a superior quality of life. The police department strives to accomplish this by providing security and reliability to the public through just and unprejudiced law enforcement, partnerships within the community, and innovative problem solving.
Messages from Lt. Milardo
CRIME PREVENTION NOTICE As you may have read recently in local newspapers, the Town of Portland as well as surrounding jurisdictions has had an increase in the number of vehicles being entered overnight and rummaged through. In some cases, as vehicles are being left unlocked and oftentimes handbags are left inside, the thieves have been able to make away with personal identification, cash, and credit cards. On a couple of occasions, the vehicles have been left with keys in them and vehicles have been stolen during the overnight hours. Although it may seem like common sense, I wanted to take this opportunity to remind residents to remove all valuables from their vehicles at night. Do not leave anything that might entice a thief such as handbags, wallets, large amounts of cash, recent purchases, etc. Do not leave a spare key in the vehicle. To date, all of the vehicles that have been stolen have had the keys left inside them. It is unfortunate to have to remind the public of this, but in this day and age it is imperative that individuals take precautions to keep their possessions safe. Simple measures such as these will not only assist this department by reducing the number of larcenies, but will also prevent residents from being further victimized by these thieves.
All Terrain Vehicle Use With the warm weather upon us, the news is full of articles relating to ATV accidents in the area, including fatalities that have occurred in Hartford and other towns. As such, I felt it was important to take this opportunity to reiterate the laws regarding the use of ATVs in the State of Connecticut. According to recent estimates, there are approximately 50,000 ATV riders in the State of Connecticut. This has created inevitable problems on open land in the area. The Portland Police Department is committed to enforcing the law relative to the use of ATVs in town. We ask that residents feel free to contact this department to report vehicles operating improperly around town. Laws relative to ATV use: The operation of an ATV requires a valid registration issued by the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles or other state in reciprocal agreement with Connecticut. The only exception is the operation of an ATV on premises owned or leased by the owner of the ATV, or in instances where the ATV owner has received written permission from the landowner to operate his vehicle on the property. Operating restrictions (C.G.S. ch. 255, §14-387; ch. 447, §23-26b; ch. 447, §23-26e) ATVs may not be operated:
The Portland Police Department is making every effort to curtail illegal ATV use on private property in town. Individuals stopped operating on private land will be cited for trespassing; individuals stopped operating these unregistered vehicles on public roads will be cited for operating an unregistered motor vehicle. I would ask that all ATV operators show respect for private property and obey the laws that pertain the use of their machines. When riders tear up resident's lawns and damage private property, they do nothing to improve the reputation of ATV riders in general. If you are riding ATVs in Portland, make certain you have the written permission of the property owner and are considerate of other property owners in the area. Wear the appropriate gear and use reasonable speed at all times. Also, be aware that the Portland Police Department will be enforcing the law relative to the use of these vehicles. To contact the Portland Police Department, call 342-6780 (dial 911 for emergencies). You may also contact Portland Police through our Communications Center at 347-2541. Be safe,
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