Responsibilities

The Fort Morgan Police Department has adopted the following set of responsibilities to assure the fulfillment of our mission.
  • To identify criminal offenders and criminal activity and where appropriate, to apprehend offenders and participate in subsequent court proceedings;
  • To reduce the opportunities for the commission of some crimes through preventive patrol and other measures;
  • To aid individuals who are in danger of physical harm;
  • To facilitate the movement of people and vehicles;
  • To protect constitutional guarantees;
  • To resolve conflicts;
  • To identify problems that are potentially serious law enforcement or governmental problems;
  • To create and maintain a feeling of security in the community;
  • To promote and preserve civil order; and
  • To provide other services on an emergency basis.
Source: American Bar Association Standards