It is the mission of the Village of Elmwood Police Department to safeguard freedom by preserving life and property, protecting the constitutional rights of individuals, and to ensure the public's safety and the safety of all those who visit our community.

The Village of Elmwood Police Department will provide a professional, effective, and timely response to crime, and enhance traffic safety in our community. We strive to earn the respect of all individuals, including minority and disadvantaged persons, by maintaining knowledgeable, well-trained law enforcement professionals that perform their duties and responsibilities with integrity, fairness, equality, selfless service and personal courage.

The Village of Elmwood Police Department strongly believes that every person deserves the protection, attention, and compassion of a law enforcement officer regardless of their race, sex, age, culture, religion, physical/social impairment, socio-economic group, or education level.

The Village of Elmwood Police Department strives to reduce the opportunity for the commission of crime by conducting proactive crime prevention strategies, investigating crimes when they occur, and tenaciously apprehending criminal offenders.

The Village of Elmwood Police Department strongly believes in the Community Policing Philosophy and is committed to working together with the community to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for those that live, work, or visit the Village of Elmwood.