Our Vision
We strive to be regarded by our community and peers as a professional, proactive and premier law enforcement agency that delivers quality police services in Essex County and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Our Core Values
In Merrimac, our employees are our most important resource. We take PRIDE in our department and community.
- Professionalism: Our conduct and demeanor display the highest standard of personal and organizational excellence. As a professional organization, we are guided by the “Law Enforcement Code of Conduct.”
- Respect: We recognize the authority we hold and will treat others as we would like to be treated. We will faithfully, and without bias, honor our obligations to the community and our team.
- Integrity: We are committed to the highest standards of honesty and ethical conduct, which are the cornerstones of our profession. We will uphold the public trust and our commitment to our core values.
- Dedication: To the organization, each other, our families, and the citizens we serve. We have an unquestionable work ethic.
- Excellence: There is always room for improvement—the never-ending search for improvement leads to excellence. We aim for excellence in everything we do.
Our Mission
We take PRIDE in working together to provide exemplary police services that protects the quality of life of our community members and visitors. The priority of our employees is to maintain our community as a very desirable place in which to live, visit, and conduct business.
Our Motto
Be Nice! Stay Positive! Work as a Team! Do your Job!
