Patrol Division

The Old Saybrook Police Department's Patrol Division is the backbone of the Old Saybrook Police Department. The officers work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and are currently on a rotating schedule incorporating all three eight hour shifts. The division is also supplemented by part time officers.

The Patrol Division enforces criminal laws, motor vehicle laws, and town ordinances. Patrol officers responsibilities include investigation of crimes, motor vehicle enforcement, investigation of traffic accidents, responding to assistance calls, and participating in community oriented programs to name a few.

The Patrol division officers are Connecticut state certified medical First Responders. All officers are minimum Medical Response Technician certified and respond to all medical calls for assistance within town limits. Officers are also trained in the use of automatic defibrillators.

Many of our patrol officers also are specifically trained in and participate in special operations such as K-9 handling, accident reconstruction, bicycle patrol, & critical incident response.