Coronavirus Hamden: Police Announce Non-Emergency Changes

HAMDEN, CT — As part of the ongoing effort to help prevent the potential spread of the new coronavirus, the Hamden Police Department announced several minor adjustments to the way they will conduct routine non-emergency business.

“The Hamden Police Department is working to ensure that we do all we can to minimize exposure to Coronavirus and slow the rate of infection among all residents and our staff so that we can ensure that we’re ready to serve and protect you,” Police Chief John Cappiello said in a news release. “In order to do our part, we will be making some minor adjustments to the way they will conduct routine non-emergency business. Be assured, the Hamden Police Department will respond to every public safety related call as it traditionally does.”

Cappiello announced the following changes that relate to non-emergencies only, effective Friday (March 13):

- All civilian fingerprinting will be temporarily suspended.

- Non-emergency, routine calls for service, may be responded to at this time via a telephone call from a police officer. If any additional attention is needed, an officer will respond.

- In non-emergency situations, residents are encouraged to please CALL AHEAD (203-230-4000) before coming to the police department. This will help us to more efficiently address your non-emergency need and follow recommended ways to reduce the spread of infection by reducing unnecessary contact. If you need to come, we will be here to serve you.

- This will in NO WAY effect emergency, fire, or EMS calls, alarms, incidents “in-progress” or any potential crime prevention action taken by Hamden Police Department.

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