Police

Mission Statement

The City of Burlington Police Department is committed to protecting, preserving, and safeguarding the constitutional and civil rights of all persons through impartial and courteous law enforcement. We shall ensure officer safety and public safety as we work in partnership with our citizens to provide the highest quality of life to the businesses and citizens who call Burlington home.

Responsibilities

The City of Burlington Police Department is committed to the highest standards of performance, utilizing the best practices in policing and reflecting the values of the city it serves.

The City of Burlington Police Department provides patrol to all parts of the City, responds to calls for police service, conducts investigations in response to reported crimes, generates and maintains records of all reported crimes and police related incidents; provides emergency response to major accidents, natural disasters, civil disorders and other public emergencies, and community crime prevention services. Our Police Department is committed to employing the highest standards of performance, best practices in policing, and accountability, and reflecting the values of the city it serves.

The men and women of the City of Burlington Police Department are honored to have the opportunity to serve the citizens of Burlington. We are proud of the way in which we interact with the community in our continuing collaborative problem solving efforts. In a concerted effort to be transparent with the community, we strive for excellence in providing all of the requirements necessary from a full service modern police department. The Police Department strives to maintain the trust of the Burlington community members by actively engaging with the neighborhood it serves. We listen to our community and we respond to their concerns.