Suffield Democratic Town Committee
Kristina Hallett – Police Commission
Dr. Hallett is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years experience working in public institutions and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, compassion and common- sense solutions to issues. Dr. Hallett has served on the Suffield Police Commission since Fall 2021. She initially implemented the move to get all Police Commission meetings online and fully available to the public (followed by SPD leadership gaining a grant to pay for the technology). She is the sole Commissioner to have never missed a meeting during
her tenure, as she is dedicated to this work. She has spent time with all officers, doing full-shift ride-alongs on all 3 shifts and regularly checks in with both SPD officers and leadership. She brings her expertise in working with police and first responders to her position, utilizing these skills to enhance and support initiatives that welcome and benefit all town residents and the SPD.
When running in 2021, she promised to do the following and has delivered on each of these:
- Attend the Board of Finance meetings to support the Police Department budget and advocate for what the SPD needs
- Participate in the @Pedestrian and Safety Traffic Infastructure Committee to make sure that we are attending to the needs of ALL parts of our #safetyfirst
- Participate in the Suffield Local Prevention Council to increase awareness of #mentalhealth and #substanceabuse
- Provide support and training in #wellness and #Resilience to our department (one of my personal goals!)
- Promote the implementation of the #DaigleImplementationStudy to support the most efficient and effective functioning of the Suffield CT Police Department
- Participate in the Suffield, Connecticut Board of Selectmen meetings to bring visibility and awareness of the SPD needs and concerns (#public comment MATTERS!)
- Review, comment and vote for the #Suffield Charter Review Commission recommendations
- Assess, consider and #support the needs of the Chief and officers of the Suffield CT Police Union
- Review and interview excellent candidates for the @Suffield CT Police Department so we have a FULL and complete complement of officers
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2025 Endorsed Candidates
Candidates were recommended by the Democratic Town Committee on July 15th and endorsed at a Democratic caucus the same night. They will be on the ballot for town elections on Nov. 4th. You can get photos and bio information by going to the menu at the top of the page, selecting Voter Info, t... Read more »
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July 15th 7:30pm – Democratic Caucus at Suffield Middle School auditorium
Join us for the Suffield Democratic Caucus to officially endorse our slate of Democratic candidates for the upcoming municipal election. This is your chance to shape the future of our town by supporting candidates who reflect your values and vision for Suffield. Who Can Attend: All Democrats resi... Read more »
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Suffield Democratic Platform
The purpose of this document is to outline a vision of how the Democratic party will help to improve Suffield. We hope that after reading this you might decide to join us in our efforts or even choose to run for office. Come join us as we work together for a better Suffield! PRESERVING WHAT M... Read more »