Welcome to Brentwood NH Police Department

The mission of the Brentwood Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in the Town of Brentwood. We do this by working cooperatively with the public and within the framework of the United States Constitution to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear, and provide for a safe environment.

VALUES

The Values, Guiding Principles and Mission of the Brentwood Police Department are as follows:

• Preserve and advance Democratic Values – We shall uphold this country’s democratic values as embodied in the Constitution and shall dedicate ourselves to the preservation of liberty and justice for all.

• Improve the Quality of Community Life – We shall strive to improve the quality of life through the provision of quality and equitable services.

• Improve the Quality of Work Life – We shall strive to improve the working environment for the department’s employees by engaging in open and honest communication and demonstrating a genuine concern for one another.

• Demonstrate Professionalism – We shall always engage in behavior that is beyond ethical reproach and reflects the integrity of police professionals.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

• Life and individual freedoms are sacred.

• All persons should be treated fairly and equitably.

• The role of the police is to resolve problems through the enforcement of laws – not through the imposition of judgement and punishment.

• Because law enforcement and public safety reflect community-wide concern, the police must actively seek the involvement of citizens in all aspects of policing.

• The fundamental responsibility of the police is the provision of quality service.

• The department’s employees are its most valuable asset.

• Employee involvement in departmental activities is essential for maintaining a productive  

environment.

• Employees should be treated fairly and equitably with recognition of basic human dignity as a means of enriching their work life.