In this episode of the Hey Stamford! Podcast, PJ Kennedy sits down with Stamford Police Chief Timothy Shaw for a wide-ranging conversation about his career, his connection to Stamford, and the future of policing in the city. Chief Shaw began his law enforcement career with the Stamford Police Department in 1988, working his way from uniform patrol through narcotics, organized crime, major investigations and eventually Assistant Chief. After serving as Police Chief in Easton, he returned to Stamford to lead the department where his career began. PJ and Chief Shaw talk about how Stamford has changed over the past four decades, the biggest public safety challenges facing the city, community policing, behavioral health, recruiting and what he looks for in the next generation of police officers. They also discuss the Regional Police Academy and the importance of building strong relationships between police officers and the community. The conversation also gets personal, touching on Chief Shaw’s upbringing in a large family, balancing an incredibly demanding career with family life, what Stamford means to him, and what he hopes his legacy will be. A conversation about Stamford, leadership, policing, community and the people behind the badge. Topics include: Stamford Police Department • Stamford CT • Chief Timothy Shaw • Public Safety • Community Policing • Behavioral Health • Police Recruiting • Regional Police Academy • Stamford Communit Learn more about our guest: You can follow the Stamford Police Department on instagram by visiting: https://www.instagram.com/stamford_police_department/ and follow the PAL Center by visiting: https://www.instagram.com/stamford_pal/ ### 🎙️ About The Hey Stamford! Podcast The Hey Stamford! Podcast highlights the people, businesses, and stories that make Stamford unique—covering local culture, events, entrepreneurship, and community conversations. 🛍️ Sponsored by Hey Stamford! The Store Your go-to for local goods, gifts, accessories, and more. 📍 Visit us at Stamford Town Center (4th Floor) 🛒 Shop online: https://shop.heystamford.com 💸 Use code POD10 for 10% off your next order 📬 Stay Connected Subscribe to The Friday Newsletter for the best of Stamford lifestyle, events, and local buzz—delivered straight to your inbox: 👉 https://bit.ly/4tBS9Kd #### 📱 Follow Hey Stamford! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heystamford TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heystamford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heystamford Threads: https://www.threads.com/@heystamford X: https://x.com/HeyStamford #### ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, rate, and review—it helps more people discover the show! 🎧 Watch & Listen Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. ###
