Police Commission 09/22/2026

The North Haven Board of Police Commissioners held their meeting on September 22, 2026. The meeting included approval of previous meeting minutes, updates on police activity with a notable 35% increase in calls for service year-to-date, and personnel matters including reappointment of a School Resource Officer and conditional job offers to two candidates for new positions. The department is implementing a new scheduling software purchased to modernize shift management, pending integration with town finance for payroll. A new canine unit vehicle was purchased, equipped with specialized features for the police dog. The board approved signage recommendations for Woodside Drive to improve traffic safety. Budget expenditures were reported at 14.8% through August, with ongoing monitoring of overtime costs, especially related to dispatcher staffing. Additionally, a Bonnerue scholarship was granted to an officer for course expenses. Motions related to personnel benefits and hiring were passed during the meeting.