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802 649-1419 | 300 Main Street, Norwich VT
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Norwich Police Department


The Norwich Police Department is located in the Town of Norwich, Vermont. We are currently staffed by three full-time police officers, a full-time police chief, and a full-time administrative assistant.  The Norwich Police Department also has part-time officers to help cover needed hours.

The Norwich Police Department’s administrative assistant, Judy Powell is in the office  Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm to answer any questions

Chief of Police
vacant, as of 3-1-2021    Sgt. Simon Keeling is serving as Officer In Charge until the Chief position has been filled.

10 Hazen Street
Norwich, VT 05055

802-649-1460
Fax: 802-649-1775

Contact the Norwich Police Department

NORWICH POLICE DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT

The Norwich Police Department is a community oriented department whose mission is to fairly and equally enforce laws, reinforce public trust, and inspire public confidence. Officers will perform their duties following the values of Honesty, Loyalty, Professionalism, Integrity, Courage, and Respect.

We will work collaboratively with the community towards effective problem resolution. We will support education efforts directed towards enhancing public safety and crime prevention.

  • In order to maintain the public’s trust and support, we must hold ourselves to the highest ethical and professional standard.
  • We each have a duty and obligation to play an active role in improving internal operations and delivery of services to the community.
  • We provide consistent and equal treatment to all through courteous and impartial service.
  • With continuous improvement we need to plan for growing technology, education and training, remaining open to new ideas and concepts in Law Enforcement.

Police Emergency- 911

9-1-1 is an emergency telephone number that provides IMMEDIATE and DIRECT access to FIRE, POLICE and MEDICAL SERVICES.

Call 9-1-1 to report a Crime, a Fire, a Heart Attack, a Serious Injury or any situation requiring the IMMEDIATE response of a FIRE TRUCK, AMBULANCE or a POLICE CRUISER.

Useful Documents

Animal Control Ordinance

Bicycle Safety

Child Restraint Law

Fair and Impartial Policing Policy

Home Security

Identity Theft

Internet Safety

Kids and Guns

Managing Conflict

NPD Procedures (Non-Sensitive)

Victim’s Rights Form

Helpful Links

Local/Vermont Resources

VT Victim Services Resource Directory

E-news from the Upper Valley Substance Misuse Prevention Partnership

Family Place, The 

Legislative Home Page, Vermont

Statutes Online, Vermont 

Vermont Dept. of Motor Vehicles

Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services 

WISE (Women's Information Service)

Other Resources

 FBI Home Page

National Crime Prevention Council

U.S. Department of Justice 

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