Mission Statement: The mission of the Perham Police Department is to protect and serve the citizens of Perham in the most effective, responsive, and ethical manner possible. The Police Department will always be striving to improve service to the Citizens, and will be continually conscious of new and innovative community policing programs which will allow us to meet the needs of the Citizens we serve. We understand that in order to be effective as a Police Department we must be aware of what is taking place around us, and be responsive and flexible to change with the innovation of technology. We will strive to maintain a professional image within the community. We believe that for us to be successful in accomplishing these goals, we must understand and adapt to the needs of the citizens we serve.

 

The Perham Police Department is staffed by 8 full-time Police Officers, and 1 civilian assistant. Police Officers are available 24 hours a day.