The Tiverton Police Department proudly serves the residents, businesses, and visitors of the Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island, with professionalism, integrity, and dedication. Our mission is to protect life and property, uphold the law, and foster a strong partnership with the community built on trust, respect, and accountability.
Operating from our headquarters at 20 Industrial Way, the department is comprised of 34 sworn police officers and a team of skilled civilian professionals, including public safety dispatchers, records staff, administrative personnel, and animal control services. Together, we work around the clock to ensure that Tiverton remains a safe, welcoming, and vibrant community.
The Tiverton Police Department is committed to a philosophy of community-oriented policing—one that emphasizes proactive engagement, transparency, and collaboration. We believe that public safety is best achieved when police officers and community members work side by side to identify issues, prevent crime, and improve quality of life.
Guided by our core values of Teamwork, Pride, Dedication, Respect, and Integrity (TPD-RI), the department strives for excellence in every aspect of service. Our officers receive ongoing professional training in areas such as de-escalation, crisis intervention, and bias-free policing, ensuring that our approach remains fair, consistent, and reflective of the community we serve.
From patrol operations and investigations to community outreach, traffic safety, and emergency response, the Tiverton Police Department stands ready to serve with professionalism and compassion—protecting our town today and building trust for tomorrow.
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Tiverton Police Department, in cooperation with the citizens of our community, to ensure public safety through the suppression and prevention of crime, and the aggressive pursuit of those who commit it. We will promote citizen satisfaction, quality of life and service, and responsiveness to community issues, while maintaining commitment to the highest standards of professional excellence and achievement, which will be synonymous with the Tiverton Police Department.
Value Statement
Our values are defined by the acronym “TPD-RI”, which also stands for the Tiverton Police Department, Rhode Island.
T = Teamwork: A partnership between the members of the Tiverton Police Department and the community to accomplish common goals.
P = Pride in ourselves, our organization and the people we serve. Pride means that we strive to present our best at all times.
D = Dedication to work towards a better, safer, and more prosperous community; dedication to our organization by training, education and experience which we share with each other.
R = Respect: The belief that every individual deserves to be treated in a fair, kind, and courteous manner.
I = Integrity: We value candor, honesty, and ethical behavior in the members of our department. We are committed to uphold our positions of trust by maintaining the highest ethical standards as set forth in the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.