Dover Police Department

About the Dover Police Department

The Dover Police Department has eighteen full-time police officers. We have a Chief, four Sergeants, one Detective, and twelve patrol officers. We are a service-oriented police department and often go above and beyond for our community.

Our Core Values

Integrity - We will be held to the highest standard and will obey all laws, behave ethically, and accept responsibility for our actions.

Fairness and Equity - We will treat everyone fairly and equally while maintaining professionalism.

Community Partnerships - Having ongoing relationships and partnerships with community is vital to the success of the Dover Police Department.

Service - We will provide the highest level of service to its residents and others in the community. The Dover Police Department will prescribe to the belief that "no call is too small" and will not miss the opportunity to make a positive impact.

Professionalism: We will strive for excellence at all levels of policing. The commitment of professionalism will be reflected in our Officers' training and our promise to always try and better ourselves, the Department, and the community in any way possible.

Mission Statement

The Dover Police Department mission is to serve the community through community policing and by building community partnerships to reduce crime, the fear of crime, and protect the community and its residents.

About Us

The town of Dover is 15.4 square miles and has a population of around 6,200. We are about 18 miles from the city of Boston and close to Route 95 and 93.