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Chief Walsh reports staffing, crime trends and CALEA on-site review; vape-shop enforcement and extra-duty vendor discussed
Summary
At the Oct. 20 meeting Chief Walsh outlined personnel counts, Sept. operational statistics, an upcoming CALEA on-site assessment and enforcement actions tied to new vape-shop ordinance; commissioners also discussed the city’s outside extra-duty vendor, "Roll Call."
Chief Walsh presented the department’s executive report for September and addressed staffing levels, crime statistics, accreditation work and enforcement actions.
Staffing and personnel: Chief Walsh said the department had 181 sworn personnel as of the end of September 2025, with two budgeted vacancies, several members on administrative leave or restricted duty, and four officers on light duty for injuries. Civilian staffing in telecommunicators and support positions was reported near full strength, with one telecommunicator candidate in training and interviews scheduled later in October.
Crime statistics and enforcement: The chief cited Connecticut’s first-quarter 2025 crime statistics and said statewide crimes against persons fell 11.1%, while crimes against persons in Norwalk fell about 20.4%. Chief Walsh said crimes against property dropped both statewide and locally (state down 19.1%, Norwalk down 32.1%). He noted crimes…
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