It is the mission of the Hendersonville Police Department, to protect the rights of persons within its jurisdiction, to be free from crime and disorder, to be secure in their possessions and live in peace without fear. It is the department’s role to enforce the law in a fair and impartial manner, recognizing both the statutory and judicial limitations of police authority and the constitutional rights of all persons.

Through community oriented policing, the Hendersonville Police Department strives to ensure that services provided are of the highest standards. The department accomplishes this by providing high visibility patrols, aggressive law enforcement, a sincere response to each citizen’s request, establishing clear communication, from the citizen to the police department, through community and personal interaction, acting upon the citizen’s need for service, and maintaining a daily working relationship to minimize problems within our community.

Members of the Hendersonville Police Department are dedicated to maintaining the highest ideals of honesty, integrity and sound judgment and always striving to improve the quality of life within the City of Hendersonville.