Stratford CT Police Department

05/12/2026

The Stratford Police Department is aware of a “Bike Rideout” occurring in town this weekend.

ALL participants are expected to obey traffic laws and ride safely. Violations including reckless operation, failure to obey traffic control devices, impeding traffic, or other unlawful behavior may result in enforcement action.

SPD Officers will be present during the event to ensure public safety and maintain order.

We expect all riders to act responsibly and to respect fellow riders, motorists, pedestrians, and our community.

05/09/2026

Congratulations & Welcome Aboard Chief Dominguez!

05/07/2026

Tomorrow is the Swearing-In Ceremony of our new Police Chief Renee Dominguez!

Please join us in welcoming her to Stratford

Tomorrow, the Town of Stratford invites the community to join us during the swearing-in ceremony of Renee Dominguez, the newly selected Police Chief for Stratford. Dominguez will be the first female police chief in Stratford’s history and will oversee a 112-officer department serving 52,000 residents.

The event is tomorrow, Friday, May 8, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Stratford High School auditorium.

You can also watch via the live stream by visiting the town's live stream page on YouTube at
https://www.youtube.com//streams

05/04/2026

Support the CT Law Enforcement Torch Run!

Special Olympics Connecticut

04/29/2026

⛔️⚠️UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURE⚠️⛔️

From 05.04.2026 - 06.14.2026 River Road between Meadowmere Rd. and the intersection with Main St. Putney S will be CLOSED to ALL traffic (local access only). Detour signs will be in place, expect delays in the area.

04/28/2026

🚨PRESS RELEASE🚨

UPDATE:

REGARDING HOMICIDE AT 437 WOODSTOCK AVENUE

04/16/2026

This Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week, we proudly recognize and thank our dedicated Stratford Animal Control Officers for their compassion, professionalism, and commitment. They play a vital role in keeping both our residents and animals safe.

Their work often requires patience, courage, quick thinking, and a tremendous amount of heart.

Thank you for all that you do; your hard work and compassion do not go unnoticed. 🐾💙

Stratford Animal Control

04/15/2026

Our dispatchers are the calm voice in the chaos.

Their professionalism, compassion, and ability to stay composed during someone’s worst moment never goes unnoticed.

We appreciate all that you do today and every day. 🎧🚓🚒🚑

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

04/13/2026

Celebrate Stratford’s 2026 Events

04/05/2026

PRESS RELEASE

04/01/2026

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, expect to see heightened enforcement throughout the month 🚔

In honor of April being National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, our Stratford CT Police Department is ramping up enforcement of distracted driving beginning today, as part of a statewide campaign initiative.

As part of the national “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign, conducted in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Office, the Stratford Police Department will increase patrols and enforcement through April 30, 2026. During this period, enforcement will focus on identifying and citing drivers who engage in unsafe behaviors such as texting, using handheld devices, or otherwise taking their attention off the road.

Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving:

• Pull over safely if you need to text or make a call. Never handle your phone while driving.
• Ask a passenger to assist with navigation or messages.
• Avoid checking social media while driving.
• Set up navigation and music before starting your trip.
• Use your phone’s “Do Not Disturb While Driving” feature.
• Remember: a message can wait, your safety cannot.

For more information about distracted driving prevention, visit https://portal.ct.gov/highwaysafetyoffice/traffic-safety-programs/distracted-driving