Town of Smyrna Delaware

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Police Department
Overview
Police Department
Contact
Richard H. Baldwin
Chief of Police
325 W. Glenwood Ave.
Smyrna, DE  19977

Ph: (302) 653-9217
Emergency 9-1-1

Hours
24 / 7
Administrative Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday
The Smyrna Police Department is committed to preserving the welfare and safety of the residents of Smyrna. The department is a full-service agency that is equipped with the newest in law enforcement technology, including:
  • Electronic finger-printing
  • Mug shot capabilities
  • Mobile data terminals in patrol cars
  • Electronic arrest and reporting functions
  • State-of-the-art 800 MHz radio system with statewide communication capability

Services and Staff

The Smyrna Police Department is ready to serve the community with a contingent of 22 sworn officers and seven civilian employees, as well as 24-hour emergency police dispatching. In order to deal with specialized law enforcement situations, the department has several highly trained units, such as:
  • K-9 unit
  • SRO's - School Resource Officer's
  • DARE Officer
  • SIU - Special Investigations Unit (including Quality of Life Unit and Criminal Investigators) 
  • STAR (tactical) Team
  • TAC - Motorcycle Patrol Unit
  • Bicycle Patrol Unit

The department is committed to a community oriented policing philosophy that recognizes the importance of service to enhance the quality of life for all of our citizens.

Message from the Chief of Police
A portion of our department's Code of Conduct captures the essence of the service that Smyrna Police officers provide for our community:

"As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard life and property, to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression and intimidation, and the peaceful against violence and disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all men to liberty, equality and justice."

To view the full report for 2008, please follow this link.


Smyrna, a Place to Call Home#
Town Hall, 27 South Market Street Plaza, P.O. Box 307, Smyrna, DE 19977, Ph: (302) 653-9231