2021 Annual Report - Flipbook - Page 4
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF
Welcome to year two of the Hartford
Police Department’s Annual Report. We
are excited to build on the success of
last year’s report and provide additional
insight into the operations of the Department. The Annual Report is an important
part of our efforts to increase transparency and build trust with the community we
serve.
In 2021, we transitioned back to a more
typical form of daily life as COVID-19-related restrictions eased. This meant the
return of many large events to the city,
including the Hartford Marathon and
large concerts. We saw an increase in commuters returning to in-person work and
students back in class and on campus. The
Department also faced challenges related
to violent crime, a national trend since
the start of the pandemic. As I have seen
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throughout my career, the women and
men of the Hartford Police Department
stepped up to meet these challenges with
professionalism and compassion.
This report provides a statistical analysis of 2021 crime data and an overview
of the services this Department provides
to its citizens and visitors. We hope that
the report will provide you with a better
understanding of the Police Department’s
structure, our staff, and our approach
to policing. I hope you 昀椀nd the Annual
Report a helpful resource to display our
efforts to provide a safer Hartford.
Sincerely,
Jason Thody
Chief of Police
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