Granby PD’s 2025 Report Shows Fewer Crimes, More Calls For Service

GRANBY, CT — A first-ever full state accreditation, a new School Resource Officer in town schools and a community-based addiction recovery partnership headline the Granby Police Department’s 2025 Year in Review.

In a year-end message, Chief Scott Sansom said the department continued its focus on professionalism, accountability and community engagement while making operational upgrades and staffing enhancements.

Granby Police Earn Full State Accreditation For The First Time

The department completed State Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 accreditation through the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council, becoming fully accredited for the first time. The process required compliance with 327 state standards and includes ongoing annual reviews to ensure continued compliance.

CLEAR Program Connects Residents To Addiction Recovery Support

Granby police also launched CLEAR — Community and Law Enforcement for Addiction Recovery — in partnership with Granby Social Services and the McCall Behavioral Health Network. The voluntary program provides follow-up outreach after overdoses or substance-related police encounters, connects individuals to treatment and support services, offers peer recovery coaching and makes overdose prevention tools such as naloxone available.

School Resource Officer Program Launched In Granby Public Schools

In collaboration with the Granby Board of Education and with voter support, the department initiated a School Resource Officer program for Granby public schools. Officer Chris Dufresne, who joined the department in 2024, was assigned to the position. Officials said the SRO serves as a law enforcement officer, mentor and safety resource, working with administrators and students to strengthen school safety planning and positive police-youth relationships.

Evidence Room And Animal Shelter Upgrades Completed

Infrastructure improvements included an ARPA-funded renovation of the evidence room, upgrading storage systems and enhancing security for evidence and confiscated weapons. Renovations and repairs at the Granby Animal Shelter were also completed, and the facility passed inspection by the state Department of Agriculture’s Animal Control Division.

Citizen Survey Praises Professionalism, Flags Traffic Concerns

The department conducted an online citizen survey in July to gauge public perception. Respondents cited high levels of professionalism, strong emergency response and respectful officer interactions as strengths. Concerns included limited night shift patrol coverage, speeding and traffic enforcement, occasional delays in follow-up on reported incidents and a desire for publication of enforcement statistics.

Crime Declines As Calls For Service Increase

Crime statistics included in the report show reported criminal offenses declined from 277 in 2023 to 116 in 2025. Calls for service increased over the same period, rising from 11,721 in 2023 to 15,302 in 2025. Medical calls also rose each year, and motor vehicle stops increased significantly in 2024 before declining in 2025.

Sansom thanked residents and town officials for their continued support, stating the department remains committed to serving the community with integrity, transparency and respect.