It is the mission of the Lincolnton Police Department to:

• Establish meaningful working relationships by partnering with all facets of the community.
• Improve police/community relations by building a bridge of trust between the police and the community, and by changing the perceptions of each toward the other.
• Enhance the prevention of crime by encouraging community residents to become the eyes and ears of the police.
• Reduce the fear of crime by removing physical and social signs of disorder.
• Proactively eliminate criminal opportunity before people become victimized.
• React and respond responsibly to calls for service from every citizen.
• Find support within all branches of government, local business leaders, churches, and other resources which can be developed through communities working together.
• Enhance community relations and improve upon the efficiency and effectiveness of the services provided.
• Challenge all community leaders to contribute to the community’s overall quality of life through varied services consistent with rules of law and the expectations of the community.