RESIDENT ALERT !!
The Police Department has had recent break-ins in the Merrymeeting Rd. and Lake area. We are asking that residents in these areas be vigilient in reporting any suspicious vehicles or activity to us at 859-2751.
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Mission Statement
AS law enforcement officers, the New Durham Police Department’s fundamental duty is to serve mankind, to safeguard lives and property, to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights of all men to liberty, equality and justice.
WE will keep our private lives unsullied as an example to all, and will behave in a manner which does not bring discredit to any of us or our agency. We will maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule, develop self-restraint, in both our personal and official lives, we will be exemplary in obeying the laws and the regulations of our department. Whatever we see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided in us in our official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of our duty.
WE will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, political beliefs, aspirations, animosities or friendships to influence our decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, we will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities.
WE recognize the badge of our office as a symbol of public faith, and we accept it as a public trust to be held as long as we are true to the ethics of the police service. We will never engage in acts of corruption or bribery nor will we condone such acts by other police officers. We will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their representatives in the pursuit of justice.
WE will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating ourselves to our chosen profession……
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Shawn C. Bernier
Chief of Police
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