Look on our uniform patch and on the
side of our police cars and you will notice the phrase,
"People Helping People". We are always looking
for better ways to serve our residents. Public safety
can be expensive and we would like Billerica taxpayers
to feel that they are receiving the best service possible
from their police department. This website outlines
some of those services and more will be added on a
continual basis. Please browse all the submenus in
the "services" category to find out what
we offer.
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
As a Law Enforcement Officer, my
fundamental duty is to serve
mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect
the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression
or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence
or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights
of all men to liberty, equality and justice.
I will keep my private life unsullied
as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in
the face of danger, scorn, or ridicule; develop self-restraint;
and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others.
Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and
official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the
laws of the land and the regulations of my department.
Whatever I see or hear of a confidential
nature or that is confided in me in my official capacity
will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary
in the performance of my duty.
I will never act officiously or
permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities
or friendships to influence my decisions. With no
compromise for crime and the relentless prosecution
of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and
appropriately without fear of favor, malice or ill
will, never employing unnecessary force or violence
and never accepting gratuities.
I recognize the badge of my office
as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a
public trust to be held so long as I am true to the
ethics of the police service. I will constantly strive
to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating
myself before God to my chosen profession...law enforcement
