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PLAINFIELD BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS (BOPC)
The current members of the Police Commission are:
William Holmes (D) - Current Chair
Alan Rioux (D) - Current Vice-Chair
Mellissa Wilcox (D) - Current Secretary
Bruce Dawley (D) - Full Member
Douglas Smith (R) - Full Member
POLICE COMMISSION MISSION STATEMENT
The Plainfield Police Commission was created in order to promote public confidence in
the professionalism and accountability of the sworn staff of the Plainfield
Police Department. This Commission's mission is to enhance the public health and
safety of the entire community by being committed to building trust through the
delivery of efficient, professional and caring services. Through the commitment
to its mission statement, the members of the Plainfield Police commission shall
ensure the proper, lawful and unbiased application of police powers in
accordance with federal, state and local laws. Additionally, the Commission
recognizes and respects the rights and principles that are embodied and agreed
to in the applicable portions of the Town Charter, State Statues and all
officially recognized and approved policies and procedures of the Town of
Plainfield.
POLICE COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE
Police Commission meetings are held monthly, generally on the last Tuesday of the month
at 7:00 p.m. in the basement meeting room of the Plainfield Town Hall. The
Commission does meet more frequently as the need arises for various emergent
reasons. Residents are welcome to attend and to participate in the regularly
scheduled monthly meetings. For your convenience, please confirm/verify the
meeting time and date with the Plainfield Town Clerk's office at (860) 230-3009.
TOWN TRAFFIC AUTHORITY
In addition to the above, the Police Commission functions as the Town Traffic
Authority. The Traffic Authority serves to investigate and answer police
department and citizen concerns regarding the use of traffic control (e.g. stop
signs, yield signs and traffic
lights) and traffic control issues such as speeding, one-way streets, traffic
flow and special road usages (e.g. parades and other special events requiring
authorization of temporary traffic flow modifications and appropriate signage).
Through the use of professional resources, established Town of Plainfield
policies and input by the Chief of Police, the Traffic Authority / Police
Commission shall render a decision based on a majority vote of the members.
These decisions are based on consideration of a number of factors including
legal liability, public safety, State and local statues/approved policies,
potential unforeseen circumstances and aesthetics.
-- For all requests for use of town roadway(s) in the Town of Plainfield and/or
requests for and other applicable requests of the Town Traffic Authority, the
applicant shall click on the quick link (above, left) to obtain a printable version of the
"Application For The Use of Town Roads For Special Events", and/or request for
traffic regulated signs and/or markings, completely provide all of the
information requested / required on the form and submit to the Plainfield Board
of Police Commissioners (Traffic Authority) via the address provided in the
form's header.
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