Mission Statement

The primary purpose of the Dedham Police Department is to provide for the safety and security of all members of the Community and to protect property. The majority of our time is spent working in partnership with the law-abiding members of our Community, providing assistance in various forms and dealing with various quality of life issues.

It is the responsibility of the Dedham Police Department to preserve life, maintain public peace and protect property. The Dedham Police Department strives to meet this responsibility by effectively delivering a variety of police services and to add value by providing a variety of community services.