Welcome to the official website for the Williamstown Police Department in Williamstown Massachusetts.
We are located at 825 Simonds Rd, Williamstown MA. Our dispatch can be reached at (413) 458-5733, and for emergencies please dial 911. We are a full time department, serving our community year round and around the clock.
We are committed to professional excellence in providing public safety services for the town in the form of police patrol, criminal investigations, crime prevention, and community relations. Williamstown Police uses best practices in modern policing and accountability, and focuses on reflecting the values of the community it serves.
Mission Statement
What we exist to accomplish is at the core of our mission statement. A mission statement allows us to maintain direction, eliminate complacency and remain focused on our goals and objectives.
“The mission of the Williamstown Police Department is to protect and serve our community by enhancing the safety and quality of life for all through education, problem solving, and enforcement.”
Agency Values
The value statement informs the community of the manner in which we will conduct our business and deliver services. It is at the core of who we are and serves as our moral compass. Even if we err, we will have the courage to acknowledge our mistake and act in a way that ensures it will not happen again.
“Entrusted with the authority to maintain the public peace, the Williamstown Police Department strives to adhere to five core values. These values provide the guidance and direction for the fair treatment of everyone in our community.
· Professionalism
Our conduct and demeanor display the highest standard of personnel and organizational excellence. As a professional organization, the “Law Enforcement Code of Ethics” guides us.
· 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.
· 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.
· Dedication
To the organization, each other, our families, and the citizens we serve and having an unquestionable work ethic.
· Excellence
There is always room for improvement and the search for improvement leads to excellence. We aim for excellence in everything we do.”