General Info

The Westport Police Department preserves human lives and property, protects public peace and the rights of citizens, prevents crime and disorder, and enforces local, state and federal laws. It employs a staff of more than 70 full-time sworn officers and over 70 full- and part-time civilians and community volunteers. The Westport Police Department operates the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), which deals with high-risk and dangerous situations, including barricaded persons, high-risk warrant arrests, explosive devices and heavily armed criminals. The department provides a variety of community services, such as fingerprinting, background checks, bicycle registration, gun permits, and domestic violence and sexual offenses prevention. The Westport Police Department is located in Westport, Conn.