The Aberdeen Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency that provides law enforcement for the Town of Aberdeen. The Police Department consists of three divisions: Administrative Services, Investigative Services, and Uniformed Services.

The Aberdeen Police Department operates under a number of core values and principles.  They are embodied in a number of codes and statements including: the Aberdeen Police Department Mission Statement, Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, and the Town of Aberdeen Mission Statement. Our dedication and strict adherence to our core values and principles ensure that we will remain a detail-oriented, efficient, and professional law enforcement agency in service to the citizens of the Town of Aberdeen, North Carolina.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Aberdeen Police Department is to work in cooperative partnership with the community to reduce crime and enhance the quality of life for all the citizens.  We are a Service oriented organization.  We are committed to providing a professional police response to all calls for assistance.  We are also committed to maintaining an attitude of Respect toward persons with whom we interact, regardless of rank, station or situation.

Mutual Cooperation within the Department, and with the community we serve, is vital for the effective performance of our duties, and is an obligation of each department member. The key to cooperation is Communication.  It is incumbent upon each member to share pertinent information with other members of the department and, when appropriate, with the public.

Guided by the key principals - Service, Respect, Cooperation, and Communication, the Aberdeen Police Department will strive for excellence and professionalism in all our endeavors.