Ship Bottom Police Department

About the Ship Bottom Police Department

Chief Jonathan Potter

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Ship Bottom Police Department is to proudly serve the community by protecting the life and property of its citizens, enforcing the laws of the State of New Jersey, and working in partnership with the community to enhance the quality of life and nurture public trust. Our mission statement is based upon the following values:

Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics. We shall hold ourselves accountable for our actions both on and off duty, and take pride in delivering the highest professional level of service to all.
Fairness: We treat all citizens impartially, justly, and unbiased, through empathy and compassion.
Respect: We treat all citizens in a dignified, honorable, and courteous manner. Our conduct displays an understanding of ethnic and cultural diversity, both in our professional and personal endeavors.
Ethics: We will strive to continuously to develop trust from the citizens of the Borough Ship Bottom and all visitors through moral, unbiased, and ethical decision making.
Compassion: We recognize and understand that the community turns to us in times of need, injury, or as victims of crimes, and need to be treated with kindness, sincerity, and with genuine concern for their well-being.