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MISSION STATEMENT
“To
perform our duties and fulfill our responsibilities of enforcing the law,
preserving the peace and providing police services so that we improve the
quality of life for all citizens within our jurisdiction consistent with the
goals and missions of the town of Grifton.”
VALUES
Policing the community involves a great amount of responsibility and authority.
The police cannot and should not be expected to assume that role alone. We,
therefore, are committed to involving the community in all aspects of policing
which affect the delivery of police services and the quality of life.
Policing the community involves the vigorous pursuit of those who commit serious
offenses and also the responsibility of enhancing the prevention of crime
through community services, police activities and programs, which have a
positive impact on our neighborhoods.
This department is committed to providing quality leadership in the police
profession. We do this through the participation of our employees. We will
continue to develop and enhance our innovative programs that should serve as an
inspiration to other law enforcement agencies.
This department is committed to managing its resources in the most effective
manner. This results in an increased level of police services for our community.
As individuals we remain proud of our work force. We believe in the dignity and
value of all people. This respect allows us to grow as individuals and interact
in a healthy environment.
STRATEGY
The Grifton Police Department is committed to involving the community in all
aspects of policing which affect the quality of life
in our town. In working towards this involvement, the department offers many
special programs.
Community - Problem - Oriented Policing
A new philosophy of police work is based on the realization that the majority of
all police time is spent answering the same type of calls at the same locations.
Officers use analysis to determine the underlying causes of these repeat calls
and strive to utilize whatever resources are available to better resolve the
problems.
Ride - Along
If you are at least 18 years old and a town resident and you have an interest in
law enforcement, you are eligible to participate in the ride along program. This
program enables all citizens to accompany an officer and observe first hand the
duties of an officer.
The New Law Enforcement
No longer is law enforcement simply a horse, a gun and a handshake. The 21st
century has brought many new advances in training and equipment. Grifton Police
Department strives to provide the most up to date training and equipment to
better give officers a fighting chance on the street. It is with this training
and equipment and with the cooperation of concerned citizens that helps provide
the best environment for our community.
For Additional Information Contact

Warren M. Morrisette Jr.
Chief of Police
1.252.524.4161
fax-252.524.4917
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