Mission Statement

The members of the Hightstown Police Department are committed to protecting the lives, property, and rights of all people and being responsive to the community we serve through the delivery of quality services.

We, the members of the Hightstown Police Department, are dedicated to serve and protect the community through the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct by enforcement, prevention, and education in partnership with the community.

To achieve this mission, we commit to these specific values:

• We value members and have confidence in individual initiative and the ability to solve problems.
• We value our partnership with the community as a means of identifying and addressing public safety and other quality-of-life issues.
• We value excellence and are committed to continuous process improvement.
• We value the law and are committed to the protection of individual human rights.
• We value integrity, fairness, and open communication.
• We value diversity among our department members and the community we serve.
• We value courteous and respectful interaction with all people.
• We value teamwork and collaboration as a means to achieve organizational success.

Organizational Values

The members of the Hightstown Police Department believe that providing superior service to the citizens of the community in which we serve should be our primary responsibility and that all of our work should be structured with that goal in mind. We further believe that in meeting this goal, we should be responsible for decisions made by the Hightstown Police Department Administration, the Borough Council, and the stakeholders of the community. In order to achieve and maintain superior standards in both our work product and our work performance, we are committed to the following values.

Strong planning and decision-making involving employee participation to the greatest extent possible; excellence in delivery of service to the public; respect for dignity of the employee and recognition of individual contributions and initiative; vigorous pursuit of competency and responsibility in the performance of our work; integrity and honesty in all aspects of service; communication achieved and information shared in a constructive, open and supportive manner; and equitable treatment and opportunity for all employees.

At the Hightstown Police Department, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of safety, integrity, and community partnerships. Our commitment is rooted in serving and protecting all members of our diverse community with honor, respect, and compassion.

Safety: We prioritize the safety and well-being of every individual within our community. Through proactive policing strategies, rigorous training, and innovative approaches, we strive to prevent crime, respond swiftly to emergencies, and ensure the peaceful coexistence of all residents.

Integrity: We conduct ourselves with unwavering honesty, transparency, and accountability. Upholding the principles of ethical conduct, we perpetuate the trust and confidence of the community we serve. Our actions are guided by fairness, justice, and adherence to the law, fostering a culture of integrity within our department and beyond.

Community Partnership: We recognize that effective law enforcement requires collaboration and trust between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. We actively engage with residents, businesses, and organizations to build strong relationships, promote open communication, and address the unique needs and concerns of our community. Together, we work towards shared goals of safety, unity, and progress.

In alignment with these core values, the Hightstown Police Department is committed to serving as a beacon of protection, integrity, and harmony within our community, ensuring a safer, stronger, and more inclusive environment for all.