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February 7, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Conference Monday 2/8/2021 at 11 AM on the Steps of NHPD
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Following the sixth homicide of 2021 and multiple violent acts of the weekend, New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and New Haven Police Chief Otoniel Reyes released statements ahead of a press conference to be held Monday morning.
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January 27, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New Haven Project Longevity Becomes the Second Group Violence Intervention Site in the Country to Host a Call-In Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Yesterday evening New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker, Police Chief Otoniel Reyes, members of the New Haven Police Department, Stacey Spell, and Archie Generoso from Project Longevity, public safety partners, and community members held the first Project Longevity Call-in in a year.
“In New Haven, like many urban centers amid the pandemic, we have seen an increase in violent crime. It is a tragedy when we lose community members prematurely,” reminded Mayor Justin Elicker. “Our Police Department, Youth Department, and other city staff are working hard to address the violence and provide the support to those who are affiliated with violent street groups. Call-ins are only one tool we are using to engage community members who are at-risk for involvement in violence. When I spoke with the young men last night, I made clear both that the violence must stop and that our team and I will do everything in our power to support and help them choose a different path.”
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New Haven Police Academy Class XXIV Graduation
1/22/21 at 1:00 PM.
Live Stream available through the
New Haven Police Department Facebook Page.
January 5, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Today, the City of New Haven announced that New Haven Police Chief Otoniel Reyes will be retiring from his post as the Chief of the New Haven Police Department this spring; an exact date has not yet been determined.
“Over the past year, I have worked closely with Chief Reyes and gotten to know him well. The Chief has provided consistent and guiding leadership to our Police Department through one of the most challenging years in recent history. New Haven has been fortunate to benefit from his integrity, strength of character, compassion for the community, and work ethic. I am grateful that the Chief has given us advanced notice to ensure a smooth transition. I wish the Chief all the best in his future endeavors,” said New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker.
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Media Contact: Captain Anthony Duff
For immediate release
November 21, 2020
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Throughout the past year, New Haven has experienced a spike in motor vehicle thefts. As of November 8th, New Haven Police crime analysts have reported that 570 vehicles have been reported stolen in the city of New Haven, a 1.7% increase from 2019.
This spike in motor vehicle thefts is not exclusive to New Haven as surrounding towns and cities have also experienced an increase. Many of these motor vehicle thefts are a crime of opportunity; with victims leaving their vehicles unsecure, often with the keys left inside of the vehicle and the engine running.
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