Rocky Hill Police Department CT

06/18/2026

Bear Sighting

Please be bear aware. Black bear sighted near Concierge Apartments around 5:45PM

06/16/2026

🚔📊 NOW LIVE: ROCKY HILL POLICE PUBLIC ACTIVITY & STATISTICS DASHBOARD 📊🚔

The Rocky Hill Police Department is proud to announce the official launch of our new Public Activity & Statistics Dashboard!

This interactive online platform provides residents with a transparent, easy-to-use snapshot of police activity occurring throughout our community. Updated daily, the dashboard allows the public to view recent activity and gain a better understanding of the services our officers provide each day to keep Rocky Hill safe.

Transparency, accountability, and community engagement are essential components of modern policing. This dashboard represents our continued commitment to keeping the community informed while providing meaningful insight into the work being performed by our officers around the clock.

Whether responding to emergencies, conducting proactive patrols, engaging in community policing initiatives, or assisting residents in need, our officers are dedicated to serving the Rocky Hill community with professionalism and integrity.

We encourage all residents to explore the dashboard and learn more about the public safety services being delivered throughout our town.

🔗 Access the Dashboard Here:

https://rockyhillct.gov/576/Activity-and-Statistics

Thank you for your continued support as we work to strengthen transparency, build trust, and enhance communication with the community we proudly serve.

Town of Rocky Hill761 Old Main StreetRocky Hill, CT 06067860-258-2700Regular HoursMonday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

06/15/2026

🚔 Please Join Us in Welcoming Our Newest Officer Candidate! 🚔

The Rocky Hill Police Department is proud to welcome Justin McAvoy-Laflamme as our newest officer candidate!

Justin was selected through our highly competitive entry-level police officer hiring process and will soon begin his law enforcement career by attending the Connecticut Police Academy. During the next 26 weeks, he will undergo extensive training in criminal law, patrol procedures, emergency vehicle operations, defensive tactics, fi****ms proficiency, community policing, ethics, and many other critical areas necessary to serve and protect our community.

Upon successful completion of the academy, Justin will return to Rocky Hill where he will continue his training through our Field Training Officer (FTO) Program before serving independently as a Rocky Hill Police Officer.

Please join us in congratulating Justin and wishing him success as he embarks on this exciting and challenging journey in public service.

👏 Welcome to the Rocky Hill Police Department, Justin!

06/13/2026

Update: Main Street has been reopened, but the telephone pole remains damaged. Please use caution when traveling through the area. Utility crews will be working with RHPD standing by to ensure the safety of workers and the public.
Please be alert for workers, emergency vehicles, and any traffic control measures in the area.

Traffic Alert - Main Street Closure

Main Street is currently closed between Carillon Drive and Grimes Road due to a motor vehicle accident resulting in a downed telephone pole with wires. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes while emergency personnel and utility crews work to safely address the situation. The roadway will re...

06/13/2026

Update: Another sighting in the area of Orchard Street/Raymond Road, up in a tree. Bear is believed to have been injured in a motor vehicle collision on the highway, as reported by the Connecticut State Police. It is unknown whether this is the same bear previously reported in the Maple Street area. DEEP was notified and is not currently taking any further action.

Bear Sighting – Maple Street Area

The Rocky Hill Police Department (RHPD) has been made aware of a bear sighting in the area of 950 Maple Street. The sighting was reported by a resident, who observed the bear in the woodline. At this time, the bear is not displaying any aggressive behavior, and there have been no reports of any thre...

06/12/2026

📊 COMING SOON🚔

The Rocky Hill Police Department is excited to announce the upcoming launch of our new Public Activity & Statistics Dashboard! This new online resource is designed to provide residents with a transparent, easy-to-use snapshot of police activity occurring throughout our community. The dashboard will be updated daily, allowing residents to view recent activity and gain a better understanding of the work our officers are doing to keep Rocky Hill safe.

Transparency is a cornerstone of effective policing and community trust. Through this dashboard, residents will have greater access to information about police activity, calls for service, and other department statistics. Our goal is to provide the community with a clear picture of the services being delivered each day while strengthening accountability, openness, and community engagement.

We believe informed communities are stronger communities. This dashboard will help residents stay connected with the ongoing efforts of the officers who patrol your neighborhoods, respond to emergencies, engage in community policing initiatives, and work tirelessly to improve public safety.

📢 Stay Tuned!

In the coming days, we will be providing additional information, including:
✅ The official launch date
✅ A direct link to the dashboard
✅ Step-by-step instructions on how to navigate and use the site
✅ Information on the types of data available for public viewing

For those interested in seeing a similar platform, we have linked the Town of Greenwich Police Department’s dashboard below as an example of the type of resource that will soon be available to the Rocky Hill community.

https://www.greenwichct.gov/3046/Crime-Statistics

Residents interested in further information are encouraged to tune in to the Rocky Hill Public Safety Meeting on June 15, 2026, at 5:30 PM, where additional information regarding this initiative will be discussed.

The Rocky Hill Police Department remains committed to transparency, accountability, and strengthening the partnership between law enforcement and the community we proudly serve.
Thank you for your continued support!(Preview Pics Below)

06/09/2026

The Rocky Hill Police Department would like to extend a sincere thank you to Newington Police Chief Christopher Perry and the Newington Police Department for hosting this important event and bringing together regional leaders to address this critical issues.
We would also like to thank:
• Chief Steven Penn, Cromwell Police Department
• Chief Rafael Medina, Wethersfield Police Department
• Chief Matt McNally, Berlin Police Department
• Rocky Hill Town Manager Ray Carpentino
• Rocky Hill Mayor Allen Smith
• State Senator Matt Lesser
• State Representative Kerry Wood
• Members of the Newington Town Council
• The Connecticut State Police Hate Crimes Investigative Unit
• State’s Attorney Christian M. Watson
• States Attorney Michael Gailor
A special thank you to the Hate Crimes Initiative coordinator Michael Bloom, and all of the community members who attended and participated in the discussion.

By working together, we can continue to build safer, more welcoming communities where hate has no place. Thank you to everyone who attended, shared their perspectives, and demonstrated their commitment to promoting respect, understanding, and unity throughout our region.

06/07/2026

Road Closure

Grimes Road between Louis Place and Hillside Avenue is closed due to a water main break. Crews from MDC are on scene and will be making the necessary repairs. The road is expected to remain closed for approximately 8 hours while repair work is completed.

06/04/2026

Special Olympics Torch Run

Special Olympics Torch Run coming through town between 2:00 and 3:00 pm. The running route is Cromwell Ave from Cromwell to Elm Street, Elm Street to Silas Deane Highway finishing at the town line with Wethersfield. Expect brief traffic delays and road closures in the area. Please feel free to give....