WELCOME TO THE SCARBOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT

On behalf of the men and women of the Scarborough Police Department, I would like to welcome you to our web site. Whether you are looking for information about our programs, hiring practices, or just general information, we hope you will find the site informative and easy to use.

I am proud to say that I was born and raised in Scarborough, graduated from school here and have served the Scarborough Police Department for over 30 years now. I have seen our town grow from a small community of farming and fishing villages to a true destination for shopping and recreation, and a pleasant home to nearly 20,000 residents.

Although admittedly biased, I think Scarborough is a wonderful community. We are close to Maine’s largest city and yet still enjoy a small town feel. We have some of the finest beaches and ocean views in the area and yet still have a number of working farms and open green space. These natural resources, combined with a great mix of residential and commercial areas make Scarborough a great place to live, work, and visit. We have it all !

I am also very proud of the men and women who protect and serve our citizens as members of the Scarborough Police Department. We are dedicated to providing a safe and secure town for our families, neighbors, and friends, as well as those who come to visit. Your police department is a full service, public safety organization. Our highly trained and motivated officers, dispatchers, and staff employ the latest innovations and technologies to provide the citizens of Scarborough with law enforcement service that is second to none.

I hope that you will take a few minutes to see what the Scarborough Police Department has to offer you. As always, should you have questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time.

ADMINISTRATION DIVISION

The Chief of Police is the chief administrator of the department and the final authority in all matters of policy, operations and discipline. 

The Deputy Chief shall be the second highest-ranking officer of the Police Department and shall serve as the Executive Officer. The rank of Captain shall be designated for the Deputy Chief of the Department. The Captain shall have full authority to command, direct and discipline all members of subordinate rank within agency and negotiated guidelines.

PATROL  DIVISION

The Patrol Division is comprised of uniformed officers responsible for providing 24-hour protection and service to the citizens of the Town of Scarborough. These officers are the first to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls regarding criminal activity. They are also responsible for preserving peace and promoting safety. They work to reduce the opportunities for the commission of crime and apprehend offenders when crimes are committed. Duties consist of, but are not limited to, patrolling assigned areas, traffic enforcement, accident investigation, and taking reports.

DETECTIVES DIVISION

The Detective Bureau has several different functions within the department. The main objective of the Scarborough Police Detective Bureau is to investigate crimes that have occurred in Scarborough . These crimes range from criminal mischief (vandalism) to assisting the Maine State Police with murders that occur in Scarborough. The detectives are assigned reports that have been taken by the patrol officers. They then do the follow-up investigation which includes but is not limited to interviewing witnesses, victims, and possible suspects. They are trained to use several valuable tools to assist their investigation which include search warrants, evidence collection , interviewing techniques and surveillance equipment. The ultimate goal is the apprehension and prosecution of criminals as well as the recovery of stolen property.

COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION

The Scarborough Public Safety Dispatchers provide 24-hour dispatch service to many town departments.  The dispatcher’s main priority is to the Police, Fire, and Rescue Departments, where they dispatch, via computer and radio, emergency and non-emergency calls.  The dispatcher is also responsible for answering many phone lines that ring into the dispatch center.  These include emergency and non-emergency calls for Public Assistance, Animal Control, Marine Resources, Beach Patrol, Parking Control, Detectives, Patrol Staff, Administration, and Records.

DEPARTMENT WEB PAGES

Welcome to the Scarborough Police Department. Please take a look at our Mission Statement.

POLICE AND COMMUNICATIONS STAFF