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The Division of Police is the primary law enforcement agency for the City of Covington and answers on average 4,400 calls for service annually. The Division has eighteen (18) full-time and two (2) part-time sworn police officers that consist of four (4) patrol shifts and investigations.

Mission Statement

The Covington Division of Police shall effect our purpose in a fair and unbiased manner as we serve and protect all citizens while enforcing the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the ordinances of the City of Covington. 

Vision statement:

To provide all citizens with the best service possible, while adhering to our creed of courtesy, professionalism and respect in all we do. 

Value statement:

Integrity: We hold ourselves accountable to unwavering honesty, duty and ethics. 

Justice: We provide all citizens with unbiased, impartial and equal application of all laws. 

Professionalism: We will behave in a fashion that is consistent with our mission, vision and value statement. We will hold each other accountable for our actions and conduct as we provide excellent services to all citizens, always striving to maintain the trust and respect of same.