Biddeford Police Department

The Biddeford Police Department is comprised of approximately 54 sworn officers and responds to over 26,000 calls per year. Our agency continuously invests in officer training, modern equipment, and evidence-based practices to ensure the highest level of service. The Patrol Division responds to an array of calls for service and are highly trained in patrol tactics, traffic enforcement, domestic violence, basic criminal investigation, and crash investigation.
 

Mission Statement::

Providing professional and progressive law enforcement services that enhance the quality of life, promote a safe and caring environment, and ensure the fair and respectful treatment of each individual.

Information about the community/area you serve:

Biddeford is Maine's sixth largest city and is located 16 miles south of Portland and approximately an hour and a half north of Boston, Massachusetts. Our agency serves a community that covers 59 square miles of diverse geography; urban center, rolling hillside, beaches on the Atlantic Ocean, and commercial area.

Biddeford, with a population just under 25,000, experiences a significant daily influx of people who come to work in local businesses, shop at retail stores and centers, access medical services, and enjoy the city’s beautiful coastline.