It is the mission of the Crisfield Police Department to protect the lives and property of the people we serve, while affording dignity and respect to all persons. We seek to improve the quality of life for our citizens by ensuring public safety. We will perform our duties with honor and integrity, while developing our members to their greatest potential.
 

Mission Statement

Organization Values

We are committed to...

• preserving life, and enhancing the quality of life.
• an environment that encourages problem solving, by both the community and ourselves.
• being responsible for our actions and taking ownership for our work.
• our community, our profession, and to each other.
• educating ourselves and our community about the causes, resolution, and prevention of crime and disorder.
• human dignity and the worth of all individuals.

Goal Statement

• Ensure that all persons may pursue their lawful activities without fear or impediment by maintaining public order.
• Reduce the impact of crime, fear of crime, and public disorder on the daily lives of Crisfield residents through patrol, crime prevention, criminal investigation, and law enforcement.
• Respond to calls for service and other public needs promptly in order to provide services that resolve problems and protect persons and property.
• Manage the fiscal, capital, information, and personnel resources of the department with efficiency and care.
• Develop and maintain open relationships and communications with other agencies, organizations, and the public at large.
• Protect safe and orderly transportation through traffic direction, law enforcement, and accident investigation.
• Recruit and retain the best possible employees, reflecting the diversity of our population.
• Provide employees with opportunities for meaningful work, challenging goals, and growth throughout their career.