Community Service

Jim Barrett

 A Hartford police officer organized a bicycle giveaway for the needy. The bikes will help 100 people get to jobs and travel around the city.

Bio:
​I have been with the Hartford Police Officer since 2003.  I’m currently assigned as a Homeless Outreach Officer ( Citywide) enforcing the law as well as Community Outreach.  I have a passion for taking care of our cities veterans and our homeless population.  Whether it’s helping someone find a job, get help for an addiction, or get day to day essentials.  I’ve been instrumental in providing the homeless and veterans clothing, linking them to mental health and addition services, shelter, job possibilities and other resources.  

I served 21 years as an Army Combat Veteran served 3 tours of duty overseas in Iraq / Bosnia. I trained soldiers in Germany to fight in the Middle East. 

I served 7 years in the Connecticut Department of Corrections as a Correction Officer and with inmates that been identified with Gang affiliation (Security Risk Group).  I also served 5 years in the Tactical Operations Unit with the Connecticut Emergency Response Team.  I’m looking forward to the upcoming meeting with all the members .