PLEASANT POINT POLICE DEPARTMENT
PASSAMAQUODDY TRIBE
EMERGENCY DIAL 9-1-1
Patrol
The primary responsibility of patrol officers is to ensure public safety by patrolling the reservation, investigating crimes, and executing arrest warrants. They also transport prisoners, control disturbances, and participate in emergency and routine activities. As the first responders to any service call, they secure crime scenes or traffic incidents. A Lieutenant and a Sergeant lead the Patrol Division.
The core responsibilities of officers include:
- Proactively policing with a focus on community partnerships
- Preventing and detecting crime
- Protecting life and property
- Apprehending offenders
- Resolving domestic and other disturbances
- Controlling and enforcing traffic at community events
- Bringing situations under control
- Enforcing laws
- Conducting collision investigations and traffic enforcement
Community Outreach
An essential part of the Pleasant Point Tribal Police Department’s policing strategy focuses on building strong partnerships and working cooperatively with the community to help identify and resolve issues that affect tribal members and the reservation. A crucial component to support in closing serious crimes is creating an environment in which community members are comfortable sharing case information with the police. Through new and existing programs, the department is strengthening its ties to various groups and providing innovative ways for the police and community to open up even more lines of communication.
Core Objectives:
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Break down barriers between youth and police
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Create and expand programs to divert youth from the criminal justice system
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Encourage the involvement of parents
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Work collaboratively with outside agencies to find solutions to social and community issues
The Police Department is continually working to be more approachable and visible.
Youth Outreach
Youth outreach is a top priority for the Passamaquoddy Tribal Police Department. The department's school resource officer works closely with the school staff to ensure a secure environment for children. During the school year, the Pleasant Point Police Department collaborates with the Passamaquoddy Tribal Elementary School to give presentations to school assemblies or meet with classes to discuss safety issues. The program aims to promote cooperation and education between law enforcement officers and young people, enabling them to work, learn, and have fun together. The Pleasant Point Police Department is highly committed to building positive relationships and open lines of communication with the youth in the tribal community. Youth outreach is a top priority for the Passamaquoddy Tribal Police Department. The department's school resource officer works closely with the school staff to ensure a secure environment for children. During the school year, the Pleasant Point Police Department collaborates with the Passamaquoddy Tribal Elementary School to give presentations to school assemblies or meet with classes to discuss safety issues. The program aims to promote cooperation and education between law enforcement officers and young people, enabling them to work, learn, and have fun together. The Pleasant Point Police Department is highly committed to building positive relationships and open lines of communication with the youth in the tribal community.