The mission of the Scranton Police Department is to protect and
preserve life and property; to understand and serve the needs
of
the Scranton neighborhoods; and to improve the quality of life by maintaining order, recognizing and resolving community problems,
and apprehending
criminals.
The Scranton Police Department strives
to
excel through innovative leadership, accountability, and a
commitment
to high
merit service. We are committed to providing the
highest
level of service and protection to the City of Scranton.
We are succeeding
at our obligations, due to the professionalism
of dedicated officers and civilian personnel, modern policing practices, and enthusiastic community involvement. The Department will remain dedicated to identifying existing and emerging needs and to developing problem-solving solutions to address them.
