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Newport News Police Department 2024 Annual Report
VISION, MISSION, COMMITMENT
The Newport News Police Department (NNPD) is a law enforcement agency with an authorized staff of
472 sworn officers and 179 civilian personnel, making it the fourth-largest municipal police department in
Virginia. NNPD is nationally accredited by CALEA (The Commission on Accreditation for Law
Enforcement Agencies, Inc.), the gold standard in public safety. Our Vision is to take a leading role in
making Newport News a place where people want to live, work, and play. Our Mission is to reduce crime
and the fear of crime and enhance public safety and quality of life.
We proudly abide by and practice…
Integrity
We serve with integrity by determining what is
right and acting on that determination, even at
personal cost, whether in public or private.
Citizen Participation
We solicit and accept input from citizens when
developing police activities and programs.
Commitment
We are vigilant in our responsibility to provide
effective, efficient, and professional police
services.
Accountability
We are an organization of empowered
employees, all of whom are responsible for what
they say and do.
Communication
We foster an exchange of thoughts, ideas and
information in an open, receptive, and positive
manner, throughout the organization.
Courtesy
We strive to perform our duties in a polite and
respectful manner.
Teamwork
We support a team environment that encourages
individual contributions and recognizes group
accomplishments.
Innovation
We encourage employees to seek new methods of
improving police services.
Our Heritage
We value and honor all who serve with us. We
cherish the memories of those who have served
before us, especially those who made the ultimate
sacrifice.
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