Derby Police Department

Derby Police Department is the municipal law enforcement agency serving Derby, Connecticut. It operates from headquarters at 125 Water Street and includes patrol officers, detectives and supervisory ranks led by the chief of police. Its work includes policing city neighborhoods, patrolling the Greenway and supporting community outreach, alongside the administrative and records functions of a local police agency. Under the city charter, a three-member Board of Police Commissioners sets department rules, prescribes duties and appoints officers, with city aldermen and alderwomen approving compensation. The commission also serves as Derby’s local traffic authority.