Mission Statement

The Newton Police Department seeks to improve the quality of life for all of its citizens by delivering total quality police services. Through extensive, in-depth training, adherence to nationally accredited policies and procedures, and the utilization of community partnerships, we strive to prevent crimes, solve problems, and enforce the law. We guarantee with our duty to maintain peace and order within a safe and secure community.

The Department carries out its duties through an operational philosophy of community policing. In line with its philosophy, all members of the department strive to deliver “total quality police service.” Very simply, this means that every sworn or non-sworn employee will do all that he or she can, within their jurisdiction and authority, to assist any community member with any problem that impacts safety and/or security of life or property. In regard to any other problem, every employee of the Department will respond with courtesy and professionalism and will seek to direct the individual to the appropriate service.

The priorities of the police department are to prevent crime, solve problems and enforce the law. Modern-day policing recognizes that many crimes may be prevented and problems solved if the police department works in partnership with the community.

Chief’s Office or Administrative Bureau

The activities of the Chief of Police and his staff include the administration and supervision of the Newton Police Department; complaint investigations; maintenance of personnel records; preparation and administration of fiscal budgets and payroll; purchasing of supplies and materials; bookkeeping, payment of expenditures; extra detail billing; and liaison with local labor unions.

This web site has been developed to provide you with information that will be of value. We have incorporated several features (Interactive Forms) that will enable you to conduct business with the Newton Police Department and receive up to date information (See Items of Interest at each Bureau and late breaking news ).

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