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The City of Dayton Police Department (DPD) is located in the Dayton City Building (Get directions) and is under the direction of Police Chief David Halfhill. The department employs eleven officers who offer 24/7 police protection for the City of Dayton’s citizens. The police department can be reached at: (859) 261-1471 (non-emergency calls only). For emergencies, dial 911.
The mission of the Dayton Police Department is to protect and serve our customers, while we strive to do the right thing, to do our best, and to treat others as we would like to be treated.
Law enforcement is an honorable calling. Service in this field demands a professional, rather than an occupational philosophy. Personal honor, a desire for professional status, and devotion to service above self, are the motives which impel police officers to discharge their responsibility in full measure.
Police officers’ lives are ones of self-sacrificing service to high ideal, based upon their recognition of the the responsibilities entrusted to them and the belief that law enforcement to protect the weak, to aid the distressed, and to apply the law without prejudice. They accept the obligation to report facts, to testify without bias or display of emotion, and to consider all information coming to their attention by virtue of their position, as sacred trust, to be used for official purposes only. They give their loyal and faithful attention to the apprehension and identification of criminals, being equally alert to protect the innocent and prosecute the guilty. They perform the functions of their office without fear, favor, or prejudice and do not engage in unlawful or improper practices.
Police officers are respectful and courteous to all citizens. They serve their community with zeal, courage, dedication, and fidelity. They are faithful and loyal to their organization; constantly striving to cooperate with and to promote better relations with all regularly constituted law enforcement agencies in matters of mutual interest and obligation.
There must be mortal philosophy, or strong appreciation of them for obligatory service associated with the profession. Unwavering adherence to such a moral philosophy will earn for police officers the respect and support of the public. Each member of the Dayton Police Department will be required to conform to the high standard of personal conduct.