MISSION OF THE BRISTOL POLICE DEPARTMENT
We, the Bristol Police Department, exist to serve all people within our jurisdiction with respect, fairness and compassion. We are committed to the prevention of crime and the protection of life and property, the preservation of peace, order and safety, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, and the safeguarding of constitutional guarantees. With community service as our foundation, and as an agency of municipals government, the Bristol Police Department will abide by sound principles of administration to carry out its mission in as effective and efficient a manner as possible. Our objective is to maintain cooperation with governmental and private agencies providing services within the Town of Bristol. To fulfill its mission, the Bristol Police Department is dedicated to providing a quality work environment and development of its members through effective training and leadership.
BRISTOL POLICE DEPARTMENT GOALS
The Bristol Police Department will provide quality service to earn the respect and confidence of our customers with community service as our foundation. Reduce the impact of crime, fear of crime, and public disorder on the daily lives of the residents of Bristol through patrol, crime prevention, criminal investigation, educational programs and law enforcement. Respond to calls for service and other public needs promptly in order to provide services, which resolve problems and protect persons and property. The Bristol Police Department will provide public service through individual attention with integrity and professionalism. The Bristol Police Department will treat our customers and colleagues in a fair and equitable manner without regard to race, gender, religion or national origin. The Bristol Police Department will develop and maintain open relationships and communications with other agencies, organizations and the public at large. The Bristol Police Department will protect safe and orderly transportation through traffic direction, law enforcement, and accident investigations. The Bristol Police Department will apply common sense and good judgment in carrying out our police duties for the purpose of maintaining public confidence in the police department and its employees.
The Bristol Police Department will maintain a work environment that is pleasant and considers employee and department needs. The Bristol Police Department will recruit and retain the best possible employees and will encourage and promote professionalism among department personnel.
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