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City Ordinance Chapter 71 Alarm Systems.

71-3  Emergency notification list.

Any person, firm or corporation having any alarm system, whether audible or not, shall maintain with the Police Department an emergency notification list with the name, address and telephone number of at least two persons with authority and ability to secure said alarmed premises in the event of an emergency.


Please use the above forms to Register your business or residential alarms by February 1, 2021 to avoid a $50 fine per alarm.


To view the City Ordinance click on the link above

2018 Byrne Grant

Frequently Asked Questions

    2018 Byrne Grant

        Aug 22, 2018 | Posted by Eric Dlugolenski | WHPD News


        West Haven Police Department (WHPD)


        Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program



        Program Narrative FY 2018


        The City of West Haven is applying for funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for the purchase equipment for the West Haven Police Department (WHPD).


        The goal of this project includes dealing with the challenges of emergent technology and its impact on the community, the West Haven Police Department will purchase a license plate reader. This will afford greater safety for police and citizens throughout the community by providing critical information along with the ability to find stolen cars and/or active warrants among other activities. The program would include providing appropriate technology components (hard drives, software licenses and blu-ray burner) to meet with everyday needs. Combined, these tools have also been utilized with investigations and tracking vehicles involved in crimes including abductions.


        Like many municipalities, the City of West Haven faces severe economic challenges. According to the January 2017 Municipal Fiscal Indicators’ list of Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita developed by the State of Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management, West Haven ranks 161 out of 169 Connecticut towns and cities in this measurement of a municipality’s wealth.


        West Haven has been designated a “Distressed Municipality” by the State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development. This designation is based on change in per capita income, percentage of poverty in the population, the change in employment, the unemployment rate, age of housing stock, the percent of adults age 25 and older with a high school degree or higher and the adjusted equalizer net grand list per capita.


        More recently, the City and its public infrastructure have been battered by five federally declared disasters mostly impacted by Tropical Storm Irene and Hurricane Sandy. The City is still addressing flood mitigation efforts when it can financially support these projects.


        These fiscal challenges have severely reduced the City’s ability to invest in updated technology for any City department. JAG Program funds are vital to the City’s ability to acquire current police technology and utilize it to improve and enhance our community.

    2020 Byrne Grant

Forms

The following forms are provided as a resource to our visitors. If you need any of the following forms, we invite you to download, complete, print and bring your forms with you when making your visit to our police department. All of the following forms are provided in Adobe PDF (.PDF) file format. You can download and install Adobe Reader by clicking the icon below. 
Block Party Application
If you would like to have a block party in your neighborhood,  complete this form and return it to the traffic division by mail or in person.
Alert 911 of your special needs
This form is used to alert the West Haven 911 dispatch center of any special needs you may have. The information is entered into our dispatching system. When someone from the residence dials 911, the special needs are automatically indicated on dispatchers screens to help aid police and fire and ambulance personnel to those special needs.
Crossing Guard Application

If you would like to become a crossing guard complete this form and return it to the Traffic Division by mail or in person.

Unauthorized Credit Card Transaction

If you wish to report your credit card being used without your authorization please complete this form prior to making your complaint.

Civilian Complaint Form English
This form is used for make a formal civilian complaint.
Handicap Parking Sign Application
This form is to be filled out by persons who are requesting a handicapped parking sign. This form also includes guidelines and criteria which must be met for the sign.
Bad Check Forms and Instructions
If you have received a bad check and wish to prosecute the offender, please fill out this form in its entirety and then return it to the police department. Once on file, you will be contacted by a fraud detective and assigned a case number.
Informe Uniforme de Quejas Civiles
Este formulario se utiliza para presentar una denuncia civil formal.
Contest Vehicle Towing

Use this button to link to the Department of Motor Vehicle Request for Hearing to Contest Vehicle Towing

Identity Theft Form
If you wish to report identity theft, please fill out this form and return it to the police department. Once on file, you will be contacted by a fraud detective and assigned a case number.
Animal Shelter Adoption Application

This form is used for the application process to adopt an animal from West Haven Animal Shelter.

Retiree Qualification Forms

Attention WHPD Retirees: The WHPD now has the Law Enforcement Officer’s Safety Act application for qualified retired WHPD Officers. These files cover the application, general orders, and qualifying standards. You will need to download the the forms below, fill them out and have them notarized prior to coming for your scheduled firearms qualifications. 
 For more information on qualifications and to schedule an appointment for the next qualification day , please contact the Training Division at 203-937-3941

Resources

Pay/Dispute a Parking Ticket
Click here to Pay or Dispute your parking tickets online.
Parking Ticket Form
Click hereto print a parking ticket form.
Connecticut Alert System
The State of Connecticut has implemented a state-of-the-art emergency notification system to alert residents anywhere in the state about life-threatening emergency conditions.

You can get emergency alerts sent to you on any communication device that you use, such as your cell phone, email, text message, or certain hearing impaired devices, just by providing your information, and keeping it updated on this site.
Connecticut Sex Offender Registry
West Haven Emergency Alerts
Get alerted about important community news by signing up for our Citizen Notification System. This notification system enables the City to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons, and evacuation of buildings or neighborhoods.

You will receive time-sensitive messages wherever you specify, such as your home, cell, or business phone, email, text messages, hearing impaired receiving devices, and more. You pick where, you pick how.

Emergency notifications will be broadcast through the city's Emergency Operations Center.