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The New Haven Police Department (NHPD) is a progressive, community-based police agency. Our program and faculty are fully certified by the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council.

33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.

*** OPENING OF NEW HAVEN’S COOLING CENTERS / ADVISORY ***

The City of New Haven will activate the Extreme Heat Protocol beginning today, Wednesday, July 26th, at 8:00 AM. All City libraries and Senior Centers will serve as cooling centers during normal business hours

2022 Annual Report for the New Haven Health Department (NHV Health)

As the year progressed, we all endeavored to find a new normal and assure that our services continued to be offered and adapted to community priorities. The successes of this past year would not have been possible if not for our volunteers, partners, and community at large.

Farmington Canal Trail at Grade Crossing Phase 1 - PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

A public meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2023 at 6pm. This will be jointly held between the City of New Haven and Town of Hamden.

MAYOR ELICKER NOMINATES ELIZA HALSEY TO SERVE AS COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN, SUCCEEDING DR. MEHUL DALAL

Under Dr. Dalal’s leadership, the Community Services Administration has effectively responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and advanced initiatives to provide compassionate service.

STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS VOTE TO TERMINATE OFFICERS FOR VIOLATIONS OF NHPD GENERAL ORDERS IN THE INCIDENT INVOLVING RICHARD “RANDY” COX

This has not been an easy process, but it has been a necessary one – and we are now a stronger city than we were before because of the conversation we’ve had and the actions we’ve taken as a community

Youth and Recreation Book Award FY 24 Summer 2023

Each applicant is required to provide a 500-word statement answering the following essay question: “How have you contributed to your school and/or local community”

JOINT SETTLEMENT REACHED IN THE CIVIL CASE RICHARD COX V. CITY OF NEW HAVEN, ET AL

When an individual enters police custody, there is an obligation to treat them with dignity and respect and in a manner that ensures their safety and well-being.

STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY’S PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL 5917, ENABLING MUNICIPALITIES TO INSTALL RED LIGHT CAMERAS

The state’s support for the Vision Zero bill and red light cameras will save lives and allow our residents to live in safer communities.

STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY’S PASSAGE OF THE BIENNIAL STATE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-2025 AND THE INCREASE IN EDUCATION FUNDING FOR MUNCIPALITIES

New education funding and accelerates the phase-in of the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) grants

SUMMER FUN AND LEARNING IN NEW HAVEN: MAYOR ELICKER AND CITY OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE SUMMER 2023 ACTIVITIES, EVENTS & PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES

Mayor’s 2023 Summer Youth Guide, containing dozens of free and low-cost activities, is now available online.