The Police Department exists to achieve a safer community for the citizens of Laurel by providing excellent public safety services and involving our community as partners. Laurel’s officers and staff value integrity, innovation, leadership, respect, service, education, accountability and teamwork. Community policing is one of many strategies utilized by the Laurel Police Department to achieve a safer community. Innovative methods and technology are used to enhance communication and performance as well as to coordinate with neighboring local governments for improved safety.