Mission Statement

The mission of the Belmont Police Department is to work with all citizens to preserve life, maintain human rights, and protect property; to hold ourselves accountable to our community and to recognize professional standards; to reduce crime, and the fear of crime, by facilitating positive police-citizen contacts. It is critical that all Department personnel understand, accept, and be aligned with the responsibilities of this mission and the concept of quality public service.

The Belmont Police Department shall maintain the highest standards of honor both on and off the job. We will be responsible for our conduct at all times, as any actions taken by the individual will reflect upon the whole of the department. We will retain the standards of etiquette, show kindness, uphold the law, and be merciful in the execution of our duties.

Motto

Community, Honor, Service

Vision Statement

The Belmont Police Department will continue to grow, adapt and evolve as we provide the highest level of service and protection to our residents and the visitors of our community.

With this vision in mind, we will achieve and surpass our goals by providing our officers and employees with the knowledge, tools and opportunities to meet and exceed all present and future needs of the Town of Belmont, within the scope of law enforcement services. We will work in cooperation with our community to proactively identify and address areas of needed improvement, and to continually provide the level of service and safety deserved by our Town.