Hartford Guardians Inc.

05/11/2026

Join us for Hartford Guardians Inc's exciting annual Bingo Night at J-Bar (event space), located at 1 Sequassen Street, Hartford, CT. Mark your calendar for June 12, 2026, at 7PM. and get ready for a fun-filled evening of lively bingo games and cash prizes. All proceeds will support our community initiatives. your participation makes a difference!

03/16/2026

Members please see attached flyer for the upcoming NABLEO Conference!

NABLEO 2026 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Law enforcement officers and their community partners from across the United States are invited to attend the 2026 Education and Training Conference of the National Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers, Inc. (NABLEO) being held in New Haven, CT. Hosted by the New Haven Guardians Association, the conference will be held October 21-23, 2026, at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple St, New Haven, CTand is expected to draw attendance from local, state, campus, tribal and federal law enforcement professionals.

Themed "Policing With Precision and Purpose", this three-day event will be focused on providing conference participants with greater tools, knowledge, and skills for interacting with people, particularly in communities of color, and allow them to build operative and reciprocal bridges of understanding between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve, so as to create sustainable impact models of positive policing. The event is specifically tailored for law enforcement personnel, as well as the staff and leadership of the organizations that make up community partnerships responsible for direct community outreach and engagement, such as community policing units, public information officers and outreach coordinators. We will seek to revisit the past of law enforcement, analyze policing in the present, and forge a path towards setting standards for law enforcement agencies in the future.

02/21/2026

To be the first is a bold and brave thing. Policewoman Ella Brown led the way for Hartford and for Connecticut as the first Black policewoman in the state. She broke barriers, created opportunity, and set a standard of courage and service that continues to inspire generations.

Learn about her story here and discover who she inspired by following us and tuning in.

02/19/2026

Who was the first African American to be promoted up the ranks from Officer all the way to Major in the Hartford Police Department? That would be Officer Theodore Napper, here is his story.

02/17/2026

Meet Police Officer Lemuel Custis. A part of Hartford History and a trailblazer.

01/24/2026

Inclement weather is coming. The City has activated a parking ban, and warming centers have been opened in anticipation of the snowstorm. Please be safe.

🚨 IMPORTANT: SNOW PARKING BAN IN HARTFORD ON JAN 24th❄️

Mayor Arulampalam has activated a city-wide snow parking ban to prepare for 10+ inches of snow.

To notify the public, sixteen major intersections will be illuminated with blue light beginning 4 hours before the parking ban (at 4PM) and they will remain illuminated throughout the duration of the parking ban.

📍 WHEN: Starts Saturday, Jan 24 @ 8:00 PM. 📍 WHAT: NO on-street parking is allowed. Cars left on the street will be ticketed and towed. 📍 WHERE TO PARK: * Blue Light Lots: Open Saturday at 12:00 PM. The end time for the parking ban will be determined after road conditions are assessed following the winter storm.

🚗 MOVE YOUR CAR EARLY: Avoid the tow! Use one of authorized parking areas listed on the city website at (www.hartfordct.gov) for more information.

01/20/2026

Today, we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We honor the sacrifices he made and the courage he showed in the pursuit of justice, equality, and peace. We stand on the strong foundation he laid before us, mindful of the work he began. As we reflect on his legacy, we recommit ourselves to carrying it forward—continuing the work with purpose, compassion, and unwavering resolve.

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays!

Hartford Guardians Inc. is proud to say this year’s Toy Drive helped over 250 Hartford families. Thousands of toys were given directly to families, based on each child’s wish list, with many delivered in person, even on Christmas Eve.

Thank you to Waterford, Senator Chris Murphy, The Beth Hustle, CT Police Jiu Jitsu Team, Officer Survival Series, United Healthcare, Optum, Alana, our volunteers, the City of Hartford, PAL, and all our generous supporters.

If your family was helped, please send us or tag Hartford Guardians Inc. in your photos with the toys so we can share the joy.