City of Meriden Police Department
Matthew Hartline has extensive experience in law enforcement and customer service. Currently serving as a Patrol Sergeant at the City of Meriden Police Department since March 2015, Matthew previously held the role of Police Officer within the same department. Additional experience includes working as a Task Force Officer with the Drug Enforcement Administration from October 2019 to June 2020. Prior to a career in law enforcement, Matthew held various positions including Senior Inside Sales Representative at Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc., Outside Claims Representative at The Hartford, and Water Well Technician at Grela Well Drilling. Matthew began a professional career in customer service as a Customer Service Representative at Verizon Wireless. Matthew earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Southern Connecticut State University, graduating in 2005.
City of Meriden Police Department
The mission of the Meriden Police Department is for every member to be thoroughly committed to improving the quality of life for all citizens. To embark on a pro-active working partnership with neighbors, businesses and elected officials in obtaining a common goal of safer, cleaner neighborhoods in which families are not afraid to walk the streets. To decentralize and bring the officers back to the citizens they represent. To become the benchmark by which other communities and Police Departments measure their success.