The Speaker

Retired Hartford Police Chief Daryl K. Roberts is a testament to the power of hard work and dedication. Roberts joined the Hartford Police Department as police officer in 1982 and worked his way up the ranks, ultimately being appointed Police Chief on July 12, 2006.

During his time with the Hartford Police Department, he commanded numerous divisions, and earned multiple awards including Distinguished Service Medals, Exemplary Service Medals, a Merit Award, and the department's highest honor, the Chief's Medal of Valor.

Additionally, he instituted a Truancy Reduction Program that got kids off the street and back into the classroom; implemented a domestic violence unit and was one of the architects of Hartford's Neighborhood Policing Plan that reduced all Part One crimes by 29.4%; made the Sex Offender Registry Unit number one in the state for compliance; implemented a domestic violence unit and was one of the architects of Hartford's Neighborhood Policing Plan.

He considers service to the community an honor as well as a privilege of the highest order, a priority regardless of his title and continues to contribute his expertise and insight in a host of ways because success is never final.

The Workshop

Prevention of Police Misconduct Through Ethical Decision Making : Thursday, October 10, 2024 03:00P

From the Wickersham Commission in 1931 to recent reports including Rampart and the Department of Justice Pattern and Practice litigation, law enforcement agencies have struggled with issues of misconduct...what are the lessons learned from history including Rodney King, the Miami River Cops and other major cases that have tarnished the image of the law enforcement profession. Course will discuss such topics as Ethics in Law Enforcement, Early Intervention Systems and Techniques, Areas of Supervisory Liability, and Policy Failures. Discussion will also address practical approaches and techniques for experienced police officials who are confronted with leadership and ethical decision-making issues on a daily basis, and encourage those in supervisory positions to consider ethical behavior in the workplace in the context of their role in maintaining an ethical culture & environment.