Mission Statement

The Mission of the Newfields Police Department is to improve the quality of life in our community in partnership with our citizens to prevent crime, regulate traffic, preserve order, and protect the rights, lives, and property of all people. We will strive at all times to establish relationships of trust with our community members who demand high levels of truthfulness, fairness, accountability and compassion.

To accomplish our mission we are committed to the following values:

Integrity

We will serve the community and strive to uphold their trust with the highest standard of moral and ethical conduct. We value the reputation of the department and will hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards.

Respect

We recognize the value of individual and cultural diversity and will treat all people with kindness, tolerance, and dignity and without prejudice. We will protect the rights, liberties, and freedoms of all as granted by the Constitution and laws of the United States and the State of New Hampshire.

Competence

We assure the tasks set forth will be accomplished in the most effective and efficient manner. We will be accountable for our actions. We encourage reasonable risk-taking and are tolerant of honest mistakes. We will address and correct behavior, which is contrary to the primary mission of this agency, and will recognize and reward good performance.

Service

We will dedicate ourselves to improve the quality of life in our community by providing a safe environment for all. We are committed to protecting life and property, reducing fear, and developing a partnership with citizens to prevent and solve crime.

Pride

We will, as members of the department, take pride in the community, our profession, and ourselves. We will work as a team with the community and be role models to the citizens.