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Community Services Bureau
NORTHEAST
The Community Services Bureau was established to foster positive and productive police-community relations. By partnering with community leaders, civic organizations, block associations, and concerned individuals, we work to create solutions
for problems that arise within the city’s many communities. By working with these groups, we help strengthen community
relations and trust.
The Northeast District serves under the direction of Captain Michael Coates. The Northeast District Commander is Lieutenant Luis Ruiz. The Northeast District Supervisor is Sergeant Michael Jobes. The district is served by three Community
Service Of昀椀cers: Of昀椀cer Brian Uffer昀椀昀椀lge is assigned to the Upper Albany Avenue neighborhood, Of昀椀cer Carlos Montanez is
assigned to the Clay Arsenal neighborhood, and Of昀椀cer Daniel Freeman is assigned to the Northeast neighborhood.
Our of昀椀cers inform community members and local businesses about crime trends and work with them on preventative
measures as well as dealing with quality-of-life issues. This provides businesses and community members with valuable information about safeguarding their homes, vehicles, and personal property. This past year the Northeast District dealt with
a number of illegal “After Hours” party establishments. With the help of the community and with the assistance of different
city agencies, a vast majority of these “After Hours” locations were shut down and summonsed.
Northeast District Community Service Of昀椀cers participated in a number of community events this past year, such as National Night Out, Cops n Bobbers, Faith in Blue, Holiday Toy Drives, Trunk or Treat events, and neighborhood food drives. By
having strong community partnerships, our of昀椀cers are made aware of more events and reach more community members
as a result. Being a part of these events helps build trust with individuals and the community as a whole.
A Divisional goal is the reduction of crime. In 2021, overall crime in the Northeast District fell by 23.1 %. Sharp reductions
were recorded in several Part 1 crime categories such as Robbery (-59%), Rape (-18.2%), Aggravated Assault (-39.5%),
Burglary (-28.4%), Larceny (-10.6%), and Auto Theft (-24%).
A common complaint from community members both in general and at community meetings is vehicular speeding. An attainable goal in 2022 is to train some of our of昀椀cers in speed detection through the utilization of radar and/or laser equipment.
Upon the completion of required training, having the speed detection equipment issued to the division would enable of昀椀cers
to conduct speed enforcement on a more regular basis. Additionally, of昀椀cers are encouraged to apply for and participate in
various training that would be bene昀椀cial to their careers and the agency.
In conclusion, we will continue to enhance community trust and partnerships through the Community Services Bureau. We
will build and expand upon our successes to continue making Hartford a better place.
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