Mission Statement

HAMDEN POLICE DEPARTMENT' S MISSION STATEMENT & CORE VALUES


We, the members of the Hamden Police Department, are committed to positively affect and impact the Hamden community by enthusiastically and professionally enforcing the law. This is in combination with our dedication to protect and improve the quality of lives by partnering with the public through a strong community policing model.
As we interact with our citizens and our community, we emphasize that our department’s personnel operate with the highest standards of:

R ESPECT 
E XCELLENCE 
C OMPASSION 
 I NTEGRITY 
P ROFESSIONALISM
E NTHUSIASM

Hamden Police Department believes partnering with the community is the best
RECIPE for success in providing optimum service and superior quality policing.