Police Brian Pattullo, Chief of Police Informational Overview

Police Mission The Andover Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of public safety and service to the citizens and business people within the community. The members of the Department are empowered to enforce the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the By-laws of the Town of Andover to ensure that the peace and tranquility of our neighborhoods are maintained and that crime and the fear of crime are reduced. We emphasize integrity, honesty, impartiality and professionalism from our members in order to create an environment that values differences and fosters fairness and flexibility in our mission. We encourage citizen input and interaction that will assist us in developing sound partnerships between the community and the police. Working together we can protect our future and enhance the quality of life for everyone within the town.

Police Organization

Police Primary Functions & Services Operations Uniformed Patrol K-9 Officer Tactical/SWAT Officers (N.E.M.L.E.C.) Emergency Services Safety Program Central Dispatch

Police Primary Functions & Services Special Services Investigations Crime Prevention/Public Education Training Records Traffic Division Emergency Management Parking Animal Control Court Diversion New Horizons for Youth

Police FY06 Goals & Objectives To develop and maintain existing programs aimed at crime prevention. To provide for positive enforcement measures against established criminal activities. To maintain our current community policing programs by continuing to develop new and innovative ways to serve the community. To provide timely and thorough police related investigations. To facilitate a proper response to all calls for service from the community. To continue to protect the rights and dignity of all persons as provided by law and under the Constitutions of the United States and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To continue to instill confidence in the community we serve by maintaining a high degree of professionalism, integrity, impartiality, dedication and expertise in the delivery of our services within our diminished operating budget and limited staffing level.

Police Issues & Challenges Staffing Levels Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness Budget Constraints Energy Cost Fuel Cost

Staffing Levels Currently Budgeted – 52 Authorized – 54* Staffed at 51 Chief1 Lieutenants6 Sergeants8 Patrol authorized at Academy -1 Vacant -1 Military -2 Extended Sick -1 Hurricane Relief Total Patrol30 Retirement Notices – 4 Patrol within 1 year National Institute of Justice Standards – 2.0 – 2.5 per thousand of population (62 – 75 sworn) Staffed 11 below minimum standard

Police Contacting Us Telephone: (Business) Emergencies: Web Address: andoverps.net Street Address: 32 North Main Street