The shoulder patch of the Stratford, Connecticut, Police Department.

The patch of the Stratford, Connecticut, Police Department features the Stratford seal, which displays the town’s founding date and a mighty elm tree, noted for its deep roots and unwavering strength, synonymous with the people of Stratford. Located on the shores of Long Island Sound, Stratford is a New England coastal town that originated as an Indian village known as Cupheag. With its many recreational features, it is known as a “Town for All Seasons.”