Our agency will actively pursue a strong relationship with all aspects of the community forming partnerships with the common goal of a safe and pleasant place to live and visit. This will be accomplished through professional leadership, strategic planning, continuous training, and community based programs.

Our agency will continuously strive to reach the highest levels of integrity and ethics while performing our day to day services. We value community feedback and will use it to direct resources in the right areas and develop new services to target problem areas.

The department employs 12 full time officers, 7 part time officers, and a combined staff of 23. The Alton Police Department serves a community of approximately 5,500 people year round and a seasonal population of over 15,000.