Community Programs & Services

The Cheshire Police Department offers a wide variety of programs and services to help keep our residents safe and informed.

E-Bike Laws and Safety Considerations

Know the Rules.  Ride Responsibly.

Effective October 1, 2025, helmets are required by law for all e-bikes riders and passengers, regardless of age. Riders under 16 years of age may NOT operate e-bikes/motorized vehicles that can reach speeds of 28 mph or greater.  

All e-bikes must be equipped with proper lights and reflectors.  Class 3 e-bikes are not allowed on sidewalks, multi-use trails, or bike paths.  E-bike riders must follow all rules of the road, including (but not limited to):  Riding on the right side, yielding to pedestrians, and obeying stop signs and traffic lights. 

Please refer to our E-bike and Motor Driven Cycle Laws document for all the newest information.

Fingerprinting Services

All Cheshire residents and individuals employed by, or seeking employment with, a business in the Town of Cheshire, may come to the Cheshire Police Department and have their fingerprints taken. Fingerprinting services are available on Mondays and Saturdays between the hours of 7:00am to 11:00am and 3:00pm to 7:00pm. There is a $5 fee for fingerprinting services and valid photo identification is required. Applicants are required to pre-enroll with the Connecticut Criminal History Request System.

Applicants will use a service code provided by the agency asking them to be printed and will be issued an Applicant Tracking Number that they should print and bring to the Cheshire Police Department.

Note for Pistol Permit Applicants: Fingerprints will only be taken when a complete application packet is ready to be turned in. The Cheshire Police Department will provide the service code for Pistol Permit Applicants; please provide a cashier's check in the amount of $70 payable to the Town of Cheshire. All other associated fees will be paid through the enrollment process.

Child Safety Seat Inspections

Contact Officer Kristian Johnson at 203-271-5544 to schedule an appointment and please arrange to bring your child and all safety seat instructions to the inspection.

For more information on child safety and safety seats, search the Safe Kids Website.

Rape Aggression Defense Class (R.A.D.)

"RAD" is a program of realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques. It is a comprehensive course for women that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction, and avoidance while progressing to the basics of hands-on defense training. For more information, please go to the RAD Program page.