The Police Department is an organization whose foundation is based on Service to the Community. The Principal mission of this Department is to serve and protect persons and property in Whitehall Borough. The responsibilities associated with this mission are many. They include enforcement of Federal, State, County and Borough Ordinances; maintaining the peace and order of the Borough; protecting property, personal safety, and generally assisting citizens in urgent situations.
The Police Services associated with criminal activity is only a part of our overall responsibility. A great percentage of our time and energy is expended on noncriminal service functions and in dealing with law-abiding citizens of the community. It is our duty, not only to protect our citizens from crime, but also to protect and defend the rights guaranteed under our structure of government.
Every officer, as a member of this Department, shall accept these responsibilities as their fundamental duty. Each officer is expected to carry out these responsibilities diligently and courteously and to take pride in the services they provide.
