Overview
The Amherst Police Department has a full-time compliment of 45 sworn police officers that serve the Town of Amherst with coverage 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. We are a professional, progressive organization committed to philosophy of problem oriented policing. Our greatest asset are the sworn and civilian members of this Department, who prove each day that they are committed to providing quality services to Amherst. We welcome feedback and suggestions from the community, as we always strive to improve our services.
Mission and Values Statement of the Amherst Police Department
The Amherst Police Department values our community and our officers. We value our integrity, professionalism, honesty and honor the trust vested in us by our community. We believe that Community Policing is an integral part of combating crime and improving the quality of life in Amherst by creating an interactive approach to problem solving and problem prevention based upon a partnership between Amherst citizens and the Amherst Police.
It is based on the beliefs that police officers and private citizens working together can help solve community problems related to crime, fear of crime, and quality of life issues. We will use a practical approach, and respect for the dignity of each individual and the diversity of our community, to broaden communication and collaboration between Amherst citizens, neighborhood organizations, the Amherst Police Department, and other organizations, in serving and strengthening our community.
Staff
View the Amherst Police Department Staff Directory for listings of divisions and employees.
You may also view our 2008 Organizational Chart.
Statistics from Fiscal Year 2008
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Statistic
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Amount
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| Calls Dispatched |
18,359
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| Animal Control Calls |
521
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| Persons Detained (including arrests) |
904
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| Motor Vehicle Accidents Reported |
996
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| Vehicle Citations |
5,628
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| Budget |
$3,680,369
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| Staff (including officers, administration, and support staff) |
48
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You may access our latest Fiscal Year Report here, 2007 Fiscal Year (pdf).
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