MISSION STATEMENT

The Somerville Police Department, as

part of, and empowered by, the

community, is committed to protect the 

lives, property, and rights of all people,

to maintain order, and to enforce the

law impartially. Members of the department

actively pursue the cooperation of every 

resident in an effort to create a police/community

partnership that is sensitive to the

multitude of cultures that make up the

human fabric of our community. To

fulfill our mission, we will utilize

innovative and proven crime prevention

strategies and problem-solving

partnerships with our community.