Greenwich--Police
Greenwich under Chief David Ridberg is patrolled by a force
of 156 unformed police officers backed by 12 civilian employees
and they have over the years established one of the most secure
urban environments in the U.S. A larger, more modern police
headquarters meanwhile is under construction next to the current
HQ at 15 Havemeyer Place and was supposed to be operational
in the fall of 2010. The emergency number is 911. The non-emergency
phone number of 203.622.8000
The department responds to 44,000 calls a year in a heavily-alarmed
community of 62,000 and statistics on the incidence of crime
for the latest year for which complete figures are available
showed there were 58 burglaries in Greenwich, 11 percent of
the national average, adjusted for disparities in population.
For the same year, there were 28 motor vehicle thefts, eight
percent of the national average, 10 robberies, seven percent
of the average, and 428 larceny/thefts, and 12 aggravated
assaults, less than two percent of the national figure.
In addition to regular street patrols, because of its coastal
location the department maintains a seasonal Marine Operations
Division that provides emergency medical services and general
assistance to boaters in town waters on Long Island Sound.
There is also a police scuba team trained in search and rescue.
A K-9 unit with a dog trained in tracking and drug detection
is also part of the department.
A survey conducted by the police department showed that
traffic was the No. 1 quality-of-life issue among Greenwich
residents who responded.
Electronic meters that accept Smart Cards—available
in $10, $20 and $50 denominations at the Parking Services
Office—were phasing out the conventional mechanical
meters.
Copies of accident or incident reports are available at
Police HQ. It is recommended that applicants call 203.622.8024
to determine if the report is prepared. Normally the procedure
takes five days.Residents may apply for pistol permits at
police headquarters on Havemeyer Place during regular business
hours.
Greenwich Police
Chief of Police: David C. Ridberg
15 Havemeyer Place
Greenwich, CT 06830
Non-Emergency Phone: 203.622.8000
Fax: 203.618-8866
Web site http://www.greenwichct.org/PoliceDept/PoliceDept.asp
Connecticut’s Department of Public Safety has set up
for information on suspicious persons or activity associated
with potential terrorist threats. All calls are strictly confidential
and callers can remain anonymous. The toll free number is
866.457.8477.
Greenwich also falls into the G District of the by Connecticut
State Police. The troop’s headquarters is located at:
149 Prospect Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
203.696.2500
800.575.6330
Greenwich—Fire
The Greenwich Fire Department responds to more than 4,000
emergency calls a year. Only 132 are fires, from minor alarm
activations to outbreaks in residences and commercial buildings.
Because the community is traversed by both Interstate 95 and
the Merritt Parkway, a significant number of calls arise from
motor vehicles accident, nearly 500 a year. The remainder
covers everything from hazardous material spills to first-responder
medical needs.
Chief’ Peter Siecienski’s force of 107 unformed
career firefighters and 125 volunteers works out of eight
firehouses in Greenwich and Banksville, NY on the northern
border of the Connecticut community. Structurally, there are
14 engine companies, three ladder companies and two rescue
companies.
Volunteers are continuously recruited. The job incorporates
benefits such as medical coverage, life insurance, gym membership,
property tax savings (up to $1,000 for home or auto and reimbursement
for fuel and auto usage.
The department goes back to 1876 when Amogerone Volunteer
Corps
was established. The volunteer contingent still exists today
and is based in the fire department headquarters at downtown
Havemeyer Place.
Greenwich Fire Department
Fire Chief: Peter J. Siecienski
75 Holly Hill Lane
Greenwich, CT 0683
Telephone: (203) 622-3950
Fax: (203) 622-8062
Web site http://www.greenwichct.org/FireDept/FireDept.asp
The station locations:
Station 1, Fire Headquarters
15 Havemeyer Place
Greenwich, CT 06830
203.622.3959
Station 2: Cos Cob
200 Post Road
Cos Cob, CT 06807
203.622.3972
Station 3: Byram
Delavan Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
203.622.3973
Station 4: Glenville
266 Glenville Road
Greenwich, CT 06831
203.622.3974
Station 5: Sound Beach
207 Sound Beach Avenue
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
203.622.3975
Station 6: Round Hill
16 West Old Mill Road
Greenwich, CT 06831
203.869.7185
Station 7: Banksville, NY
33 Bedford Greenwich Rd.
Station B: Back Country
669 North Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
203.661.2452
Volunteer coordinator: Brian Kelly
75 Holly Hill Lane
Greenwich, CT 06830
Recruitment hotline: 203.618.8877
