6422-R1_ML&P_TownOfBuxton_2017-2018_AnnualReport-Web

Police Department January 2018 – December 2018

The two images above are representations of the shoulder patches worn on the dress uniforms of Patrol and Dispatch personnel of the Buxton Police Department. You may recognize the images as the two “patch plaques” displayed on the parking lot side wall of the new addition. They help to identify the Public Safety section of Town Hall to citizens and visiting guests to our great Town as well. The cost for all the exterior signage to identify the Public Safety area of Town Hall was graciously donated by a Buxton couple. To the Citizens of Buxton, “The mission of the Buxton Police Department is to uphold the law fairly and firmly: to reduce crime; to pursue and bring to justice those who break the law; to protect, help and reassure the community: and to be seen to do all this with integrity, common sense, sound judgment, teamwork and respect. We must be compassionate, courteous and patient, acting without fear, favor or prejudice to the rights of others while applying intelligent use of discretion of the law. We need to be professional, calm and restrained in the face of violence and apply only that force which is necessary to accomplish our lawful duty. We must strive to reduce the fears of the public and so far as we can, to reflect their priorities in the action we take. It is also our mission to strengthen public confidence in the organization, develop and maintain positive relationships with the community and promote the concept of teamwork for the benefit of all, while at the same time promoting a safe and friendly community through proactive enforcement and education. We must respond to well-founded criticism with willingness for change in response to the changing needs of our community.” I feel it is important to leave the department mission statement at the beginning of eachAnnual Report as a reminder of your police department’s commitment and dedication to the citizens of Buxton. Patrol Section: We are currently at full staff for the previous manpower authorization by the citizens. I would however request that the citizens authorize the manpower authorization increase to nine (9) full time officer positions in the coming year.

12