Police / Resident Trooper
Mission Statement
The Connecticut Department of Public Safety is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing enforcement, regulatory, and scientific services through prevention, education, and innovative use of technology.
In striving to accomplish our mission, we embody our core values with great PRIDE:
Professionalism through an elite and diverse team of trained men and women.
Respect for ourselves and others through our words and actions.
Integrity through adherence to standards and values that foster public trust.
Dedication to service.
Equality through fair and unprejudiced application of the law.
Pistol Permit Applications
To apply, see Jenny Watrous in the Selectman’s Office for an application.
Fingerprints
Please call (860)526-0013 ext. 202 for instructions on fingerprints.
Chester Police Officers:
OFC Paul DeCrosta #FC67
OFC Kershen Bissette #FC68
OFC Matthew Spina #FC69
Resident State Trooper:
Matthew Warren #649
K9 Emergency Services Unit Search and Rescue
K9 Porter #9017/K9 Maxx #9003
Phone: (860) 526-0013 ext. 205
Email: PoliceServices@chesterct.org
When the office is not staffed, all calls are responded to by CT State Troopers assigned to Troop F in Westbrook.
Citation Hearing Officers / Citation Review Board – 2-year Term (Appointed by Board of Selectmen)
- Kathryn M. Merola: 11/21/2023 – R
- Elizabeth A. Perreault: 11/21/23 – U
- Richard Schreiber: 11/21/2023 – R
- Whitelaw Wilson: 11/21/2023 – U
- Paul Radicchi: 11/21/2023 - R