Charlestown Police Department Mission Statement

The Mission of the men and women of the Charlestown Police Department is to:

Maintain the philosophies and practices of the highest levels of law enforcement professionalism.
Provide courteous, quality service to the community at all times.
Diligently preserve peace, investigate criminal activity, and prevent crime and disorder.
Treat all members of society fairly and equally without regard for race, religion, gender or origin.
Maintain the confidence and respect of the community we serve.
Utilize and maintain the highest standards of training and law enforcement technology to ensure excellence in protecting our community.
Strive for physical and mental fitness, enabling us to master this Mission safely, efficiently, effectively, and professionally.

April 2000