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Aug 21, 2026

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Police Staffing and Coverage Reviewed

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

Police Plan Third School Resource Officer

The Police Department plans to assign a third school resource officer for the coming school year, primarily at Hillcrest Middle School, while all three officers will serve schools throughout Trumbull. The department also reported that a resident was defrauded of $900,000 and plans to seek a supplemental appropriation in August to address a 2025/2026 budget shortfall.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Police Commission Orders Officer Suspension

The commission unanimously ordered Officer Steven Anderson to serve 24 working days of unpaid suspension, complete de-escalation and anger-management training, and pass a fit-for-duty psychological examination before returning to work.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 14, 2026

New Stop Signs Approved at Intersection

The Police Commission unanimously approved a stop sign, a stop-sign-ahead sign, and an oncoming-traffic-does-not-stop sign at Cutler’s Farm and Spring Hill Roads. The commission also approved a conditional employment offer to Silvia Leal, pending required medical, drug, steroid, and physical agility testing.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Police Review Traffic Safety and Staffing

The Police Department is working toward a goal of 82 certified officers; eight candidates are undergoing background checks, and at least five may enter the Police Academy in July.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Police Department Projects First Budget Overrun in 11 Years

The Police Department expects to exceed its budget for the first time in 11 years, driven by higher salary and overtime costs tied to new-hire training and shift coverage. Officials also identified funding for replacement vehicles as a major concern in the 2026–2027 budget.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Police Staffing and Coverage Reviewed

The department has 80 sworn officers, including 8 still in training, with 2 current vacancies and another expected when a detective retires March 2. Salary and overtime costs are projected to exceed the fiscal year 2026 budget, and increased funding was requested for the 2027 budget to fill vacancies and support vehicles and equipment.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Police Commission Updates Towing Policy

The commission unanimously approved an updated towing policy effective January 1, 2026, reducing required storage space and expanding the allowable distance between tow-company businesses and Town Hall. The department also reported a 15% increase in motor vehicle thefts, a 41% decrease in thefts from vehicles, and likely overtime budget overages.

1 min readMunicipal coverage