Community Policing

Community policing is the basis of modern policing; so you will find us on patrol, always observant and aware of the usual and the unusual, always prepared to respond quickly and professionally when duty calls. We take a modern, proactive approach to policing, engaging the community in professional and positive ways to set the tone of order and civility. The constant patrol presence of our officers greatly impacts the crime in our town, helping to keep violent crimes and property loss or damage as low as possible. We are reminded every day that the ultimate responsibility for peace, crime prevention, crime detection and criminal apprehension resides not only with our officers but with our citizens as well. The job simply cannot be done without the input and cooperation of our community.  Commitment and cooperation between the community and their police is what creates and keeps a peaceful and progressive society.

For that reason, citizen involvement and coordination is our department’s most treasured asset.

Neighborhood Watch

Our nation is built on the strength of our citizens. Every day, we encounter situations calling upon us to be the eyes and ears of law enforcement. Not only does neighborhood watch allow citizens to help in the fight against crime, it is also an opportunity for communities to bond through service. The Neighborhood Watch Program draws upon the compassion of average citizens, asking them to lend their neighbors a hand. Please contact the Police Department if you community is interested in a Neighborhood Watch Program.