The Community Policing Unit commanded by a Sergeant, is responsible for coordinating various neighborhood programs and working with neighborhood groups to improve the overall quality of life in the targeted areas.

Currently there are 13 officers assigned to 7 districts which comprise the Community Policing Area.

The SONO Alliance meets monthly at police headquarters and is comprised of residents and business owners who wish to make a difference in working with the Community Police to improve the South Norwalk Community. Additional members are welcome. Contact Sgt. Paul Vinett for more information. pvinett@norwalkct.org.

Also coordinated by the Community Policing Component is the police bicyle patrol, Segway and the department's two (2) state-of-the-art Mobile Police Precincts. The mobile precincts continue to provide an added presence in various areas of the city and is also utilized as a base of operations for special walking patrols, selective enforcement efforts and other specialized police operations. The Mobile Community Outreach Police Substation or MCOPS vehicle was purchased by the Department of Justice, Executive Office of Weed and Seed and provided to the department. This vehicle is used for a variety of community outreach programs including health screenings, children's tours, safe haven programs and much more. The Segway is the newest addition to the fleet.

The Unit hosts National Night Out each August in Ryan Park in South Norwalk, as well as the Children's Holiday Party each December.

Community Policing, along with the Human Services Council, Community Prevention Task Force and the Norwalk Housing Authority, coordinate the annual Roodner Court Family Day. Children and families from the Roodner Court Housing Complex gather for a day of fun, food and games. The 3 on 3 basketball tournament is one of the highlights of the day long event.