Groton Citizen and Police Committee - 11/9/26

The Groton Citizen and Police Committee meeting on November 9, 2026, reviewed and approved the February 9 and August 4 meeting minutes. Police Department updates covered the Citizen Police Academy, which had 18 participants, and staffing changes, including promotions to captain, lieutenant, and sergeant; three recruits in the regional police academy; expected hires; and two community service officers scheduled to start within two weeks. The department also reported a continuing need for crossing guards. No procurement, contract awards, or budget allocations were identified.

The committee discussed upcoming police staffing for the Mystic Lighted Boat Parade, holiday shopping patrols, the Mystic Holiday Stroll, and other seasonal events. February 8, April 12, August 3, and November 8 were proposed as the committee’s 2027 meeting dates, with August 3 coinciding with National Night Out; the transcript does not clearly establish that the schedule was adopted. The decision on a new committee chair was tabled until the next meeting, and the meeting concluded with recognition of departing and veteran department personnel.