Mission Statement

Mission

It is the mission of the Norton Shores Police Department to preserve the peace, address criminal activity, and protect the constitutional rights of all citizens, in a manner consistent with the Department’s values, in order to make the City a safe community.

Vision Statement

We envision a Norton Shores where public safety, community trust, and economic prosperity work together to create an exceptional quality of life for all. Guided by our values and committed to professional excellence, we partner with our community to build a safe, secure, and vibrant future.

Values

The members of the Norton Shores Police Department subscribe to and strive to conduct themselves in accordance with the following values in their everyday interaction with the citizens they serve, and, each other:

  • Compassion
  • Honesty
  • Integrity
  • Loyalty
  • Dedication
  • Hard work
  • Fairness
  • Reliability
  • Ethically
  • Equality
  • Justice