MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Rumson Police Department is to protect and serve our community, to keep it safe, to prevent crime, and to build partnerships that enhance the quality of life in Rumson.

CORE VALUES

The Rumson Police Department’s core values are Professionalism, Honesty, Fairness, Respect, and Compassion.

Professionalism: Is the hallmark of the Rumson Police Department and we are committed to the highest performance and moral standards, ethical conduct, and trustworthiness in all relationships. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions both on and off duty and take pride in a professional level of service and fairness to all.

Honesty: Department members are committed to this character quality that includes integrity, truthfulness in our relationships with others, investigations and report writing, and testifying in court.

Fairness: We treat all people impartially, justly and unbiased, with consideration, empathy and compassion. We are equally responsive to our employees and the community we serve.

Respect: We treat all persons impartially in a dignified and courteous manner, and exhibit understanding of ethnic and cultural diversity, both in our professional and personal endeavors. We guarantee to uphold the principles and values embodied in the Constitution of the United States and the State of New Jersey.

Compassion: We understand that we come to the aid of many people that are physically injured, emotionally scarred, or are victims of crime and these people need to be treated with sympathy, kindness, and concern for their well-being.

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

The Rumson Police Department is under the command of Chief Robert A. Boyer. The department has seventeen sworn police officers including the Chief, Captain, Lieutenants, Sergeants, Detective, and Patrol Officers. There are also SLEO 1 Officers, Administrative Records Clerk, Confidential Secretary to the Chief, and part-time Dispatchers.