Police Operations

Captain Michael Zakrzewski is the Commander of Police Operations. This Division has responsibilities for Patrol, Neighborhood Initiative and School Resource Officers, Animal Control, Traffic Unit, Traffic Investigation, SWAT and Hostage Negotiations. This Division encompasses the aspects of law enforcement that are most visible to the public. Police Operations is responsible for providing rapid response to emergencies, comprehensive initial investigation on all criminal matters, community service and assistance to the general public, and traffic safety. This is the largest Division in the Meriden Police Department with over 100 sworn and non-sworn employees.
Captain Zakrzewski has served the City of Meriden for over 26 years, beginning his service as an auxiliary officer and then as a Patrol Officer. As a Patrol Officer he became interested in Accident Investigation and Reconstruction. He was certified as an Accident Reconstructionist and a Hostage/Crisis Negotiator. He was promoted to Patrol Sergeant in 1996 and Patrol Lieutenant in 2002. He was promoted to Captain of Patrol Operations in 2008. He has served as the commander of the Accident Investigation Unit, Reserve Officer Program, Hostage/Crisis Negotiation Team, and ATV Off-Road Enforcement Team. As a Lieutenant, he served as the Executive Officer of Police Operations and worked diligently to enhance our relationship with the citizens we serve through the Neighborhood Initiative Program. Captain Zakrzewski holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Post University and is a POSTC certified instructor in Accident Investigation and Motor Vehicle Law. He has received a number of department citations and awards and also serves on the department's Awards Board. Captain Zakrzewski can be reached by email or (203) 630-6298.

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