The mission of the Haverstraw Town Police Department is to protect the right of all persons within its jurisdiction to be free from criminal attack, secure in their possessions and to live in peace.

The members of the Haverstraw Town Police Department shall perform the Law Enforcement function in a professional manner, consistent with the values of society as its primary objective.

The members shall exercise sound judgment in the execution of their duties for the good of the public; seeking to preserve public confidence by demonstrating impartial service to law, recognizing both statutory and judicial limitations of Police Authority and the constitutional rights of all persons.