Bristol Police Department

Chief	Kevin Lynch
Address	395 Metacom Avenue Bristol RI 02809
Phone	(401)-253-6900
Website	https://www.bristolri.gov/287/Police
Number of Officers	42
Population Served	22226
Specializations	Bike Patrol, Crisis Negotiations, Drone, Motorcycle, School Resource Officer, Traffic Unit, Water Patrol, Water Rescue

The Bristol Police Department, in cooperation with the people of Bristol and in partnership with other public and private agencies, assume a leadership role through a problem-solving approach, as we work together to make Bristol truly New England’s outstanding “community by the sea”. The Bristol Police Department works to prevent crime and disorder, reduce citizen fear of crime, provide for the safe and efficient flow of traffic, provide a variety of noncriminal activities and improve the quality of life of all community members.

Department Values

INTEGRITY

We will adhere to the highest ethical standards and accept responsibility for our decisions and actions.

RESPECT

We will treat all employees, offenders, and the public with fairness, honesty, consideration, and respect while recognizing individual diversity.

PROFESSIONALISM

We will be firm, fair, and consistent in the performance of our duties and responsibilities. As positive role models, we will take pride in maintaining the quality of our services through our performance, appearance, and continued education and training. We will instill trust and teamwork by providing support to fellow employees and promoting cooperation and effective communication.

Commitment to Excellence

The Bristol Police Department is proud to be a Nationally and State Accredited Law Enforcement Agency. For more information, please contact the Accreditation Office at 401-253-2105

Transparency & Accountability