Command Staff

The Uniform Division Commander is Captain Nicholas Fowler. Captain Fowler oversees all patrol officers, sergeants and lieutenants, and he is responsible for all extra duty and special town events. Captain Fowler started his career with Ridgefield in 2006. After a stint in the detective division he was promoted to sergeant and then lieutenant. Currently, he commands a staff of 30 uniform division officers.

Captain Fowler may be contacted at 203-431-2799, Monday through Friday. His email is [email protected].

The Detective Division Commander is Captain Jeffrey Smith. Captain Smith supervises four detectives, one of whom also serves as the Department's Youth Officer. Captain Smith started his career with Ridgefield in 1997. After 5 years in the detective division he was promoted to sergeant and then lieutenant. Captain Smith also serves as Court Liaison for the Department. The Detective Division can be contacted directly by the following numbers:

          203-431-2798 - Captain Office, Monday through Friday. Email [email protected].
          203-431-2794 - Detective Division
          203-431-2345 - Drug Tip Hotline / Crime Watch (a confidential line)
         
The Division of Professional Standards Commander is Captain Jeffrey Raines. Captain Raines started his career with Ridgefield in 2004. Captain Raines has been a member of the patrol division and was promoted to sergeant and then lieutenant during his tenure. Captain Raines oversees departmental training programs and serves as a liaison to the Connecticut Police Academy. The Division of Professional Standards also encompasses the department's Media (PIO), Community Policing, Public Relations, Accreditation Officer, and DARE programs.

Captain Raines may be contacted at 203-431-2797, Monday through Friday. The email address is [email protected].