The League of Women Voters of Greenwich (LWV Greenwich) will host Greenwich Chief of Police James J. Heavey for a Zoom community discussion on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. This event is the first in a new series of community conversations with leaders of key town departments, designed to increase public awareness of municipal operations and public safety issues.
Registration is required to attend at: https://www.lwvgreenwich.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=784813&item_id=2808352
According to LWV Greenwich, Chief Heavey and participants will address current issues confronting the Greenwich Police Department, including trends in local criminal activity, traffic safety and enforcement, police recruiting and staffing, and community education. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions to the session or submit them in advance during the registration process.
Chief Heavey has led the Greenwich Police Department since his appointment in November 2011 and reports directly to the Police Commissioner and the First Selectman of the Town of Greenwich. A lifelong Greenwich resident, Heavey began his career with the department in 1981 and advanced through the ranks before assuming leadership. During his tenure as chief, he has emphasized intelligenceled community policing and expanded community engagement programs, such as the Citizens Police Academy and youth police summer camp. Under his leadership, the department has achieved state accreditation and contributed to national recognition of Greenwich’s safety record.
LWV Greenwich is a nonpartisan organization that promotes informed and active participation in local and state government through public education and engagement. Its mission includes empowering citizens to shape their communities through unbiased study of local issues and facilitating civic dialogue.
Event Details
• What: Community conversation with Greenwich Police Chief James J. Heavey via Zoom.
• When: Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
• How: Participants must register ahead of time to receive the Zoom link.
• Topics: Local criminal trends, traffic enforcement, recruitment and staffing, community outreach and safety.
