A Message from the ChiefAs the Chief of Police for the Princeton Police Department, I would like to take the opportunity to welcome you to our web site and provide you with a brief introduction to our department.
The Princeton Police Department is a progressive, community-oriented agency, serving a community of approximately 7,800 residents. The Department consists of 17 sworn officers, Police Office Manager, Animal Control Officer, four part-time employees, and six crossing guards who are committed to providing the highest quality of police service in a professional and courteous manner. We are committed to keeping our city safe by responding to the needs of the community and engaging in proactive enforcement, intervention and prevention strategies. This includes our involvement with our schools, businesses and community groups.
Our Department takes pride in the low crime rate in the City of Princeton, an attribute that continues to attract newcomers to our community. We do, however, recognize that maintaining a safe community is only possible because of a strong and valued relationship between our department and the citizens of Princeton. Our citizens recognize the importance of watching out for one another. Because of citizen cooperation and involvement, the Princeton Police Department is able to more effectively protect and serve the people who live, work and visit our fine community.
As you visit this web site, which will be continuously updated, it is my hope that you will become more educated about the Princeton Police Department. Thank you for your visit, and I hope you find the information to be of interest and of value. I also encourage your suggestions, as well as your concerns or comments and invite you to contact me at 872-2351.
Mission StatementOur missions is to promote the "quality of life" of citizens, living, working, or visiting in the City of Princeton, by providing police services with the highest integrity and spirit of excellence, in partnership with our Community.
We believe that is our responsibility to protect the constitutional rights off all persons and that we are accountable to the Community.
We believe that crime is not only a "police" problem, but also a "social" problem impacting all aspects of the Community and we are committed to working with the Community to address these issues.
We accept our leadership role in providing for a safe Community through innovative approaches in the suppression of crime and prevention of public disorder.
We are totally committed to professionalism in our operations and are dedicated to providing comprehensive personal services to all of our employees.
We will accomplish our mission by using the "Teamwork" approach and focusing our efforts on co-operative crime prevention measures by:
- Engaging in visible directed patrols to deter crime and traffic problems
- Apprehend and bring criminal offenders to justice
- Recover and return stolen property to victims as quickly as possible
- Move traffic as safely and expeditiously as needed
- Provide the highest level of public service directed toward Community Problem-Solving
- Assist all other emergency personnel as needed or required
- Provide training to keep Officers at their highest level of performance
- Keep proper records of all activities
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