Frequently Asked Questions

Officers can be contacted in person, by phone or by email. You can come into the police department if you need to speak with an officer in person. If you need a certain officer, call the main number, 860-445-2451 and ask to be connected to that officer's voicemail. You can also send the officer an email. Email addresses are listed in the Police personnel directory.

Yes. Tours of the police department are routinely set up for local groups and residents. For further information, please so and so or call 860-445-2451.

Yes. Officers are often hired by private companies and residents for various functions. If you are a contractor needing police presence at a construction detail, please contact City of Groton Police Department at 860-445-2451.

No.  Protective Orders and Restraining Orders are issued at the court.  If you live in New London County, you can apply for an order at New London Superior Court, 112 Broad Street, New London, Connecticut.  Police can only issue Temporary Protective Orders after a Domestic Violence arrest. The State of Connecticut Judicial website has additional information.

If you find property in the City of Groton, you can either bring it to the City of Groton Police Department or you can call the main number (860-445-2451) and an officer will respond to your location.

Maybe. If you are reporting something non-criminal, such as a hazardous road condition, then you can call the main number and make a report to any officer or dispatcher who is available to answer your call. If the complaint is criminal in nature, then officers may need to verify identification, seize evidence and obtain statements and therefore will need to meet with you in person.

The City of Groton Police Department utilizes the Policeapp website for all employment opportunities. Please visit the website to see which positions currently have openings.

Yes. To request the speed trailer on your road, please contact (860) 445-2451.

Yes. Depending on the type of event and date it is to be held. Please contact (860) 445-2451.

To request a copy of a report, please call the City of Groton Police Department records division at 860-446-4180 Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. Please have as much information as possible, preferably a case number to assist records personnel in locating the requested information. Not all cases are immediately available for release. Most information requests require a completed Records Request Form, which can be located on this site.

The City of Groton Police Department offers drug drop box in the lobby of the Police Station for residents to freely discard unwanted or unneeded medications. Site cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps -  only pills or patches.