The mission of the Stratford Police Department includes the protection of the people of Stratford from crime, including prevention and detection, the apprehension and detention of persons accused of crimes, the preservation of peace and property, the enforcement of state and local laws and the general well being of the town.
The Stratford police department is centrally located in Stratford on Longbrook Avenue. It shares the site with the Stratford EMS service. Divisions within the police department include administration, animal control, detective bureau, patrol, records, special units, traffic and training.