The City of Elsmere Police Department is proud to serve the citizens of Elsmere. The department is comprised of 18 dedicated employees who are committed to our community. Our staff consists of the Police Chief, a Police Clerk, four Sergeants, nine Patrol Officers, one Detectives, two school resource officers and a Police Canine. We are committed to working collaboratively to keep the Elsmere community a safe place to live and work.
The Elsmere Police Department is an Accredited Law Enforcement Agency. We received Accreditation from the Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police in 2013. Accreditation is an organizational commitment to maintaining the high standards and best practices that are expected of professional law enforcement. Accreditation reduces liability, ensures accountability and increases community confidence and trust.
For questions regarding parking or other vehicle concerns please contact Chief Russell Wood.
The mission of the Elsmere Police Department is to promote public safety and to enhance the quality of life in our community through innovative policing and community partnerships.
Vision of the Elsmere Police Department
Our vision is to work as a team to accomplish excellence in our service to the community, to achieve employee fulfillment, and to set an example for others to follow.
Professionalism
Members of the Elsmere Police Department strive to achieve and maintain the highest standard of ethics and professional conduct. We hold the welfare of our citizens paramount and customarily carry out the affairs of the Department publicly. We are responsible to the community for our performance and remain accessible to the citizens at all times.
Integrity
We hold ourselves to the highest standards and are accountable for our actions as individuals and as an organization. We place a high value on honesty and upholding the public trust.
Teamwork
Department employees recognize the importance of each person as an individual and as a team member. We are most effective when we work together to identify and solve organizational and community problems.
Pride
We will always maintain our self-respect and find satisfaction in our achievements. We devote our full energy and talents to our organizational mission and vision.