Police Commission

Police Commission
c/o Police Headquarters
100 Reef Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
203-254-4800 
PC@fairfieldct.org


Function
The Police Commission works with the Police Chief on matters concerning and affecting the Police Department.

Meetings

The Police Commission generally meets the second Wednesday of the month at 4:30 pm both in-person at Police Headquarters, 100 Reef Road, and via Conference Call Bridge. All schedules and locations are subject to change. Please check the Town Meetings Calendar for cancellations or location changes.

About the Police Commission

Term Length: Five Years (Two Term Limit)
# of Members: Seven
Appointing Body: Board of Selectmen
Party Balance Required?: Yes
Defined In: Town Charter - Article X

Description

The Police Commission works with the Police Chief on matters concerning and affecting the Police Department.

Powers and Duties

Duties include:

  • Managing and supervising the Police Department and of all property and equipment used by or in connection with the operation of the department
  • Making rules and regulations consistent with general statutes and the Town Charter for the governance of the police department and its personnel, and may prescribe penalties for violations of the rules and regulations.
  • Appointing the Chief of Police, have power to appoint and promote to all positions in the Police Department, subject to the provision on this Charter.
  • Determining qualifications for each rank and grade in the police department.
  • Determining the number of officers and other employees of the police deparmtn and of that several ranks and grades and their compensation
Member Listing

# Name (Party) Title Term
1 Charlene Lebo (D) Commissioner 11/22 - 11/27
2 Kevin Kiley (D) Secretary  11/19 - 11/24
3 Joseph P. Cafferelli (U) Commissioner  11/20 - 11/25
4 Ronald D. Pine (R) Commissioner  11/23- 11/28
5 James Millington (R) Commissioner 11/21 - 11/26
6 John E. Stone, Jr. (R) Commissioner 11/20 - 11/25
7 Peter Ambrose (R) Chair   11/22 - 11/27