The Silver City Police Department is a professionally trained law enforcement agency providing 24 hours, 365 day police and public safety services. The department is equipped with the latest in information management technology and intelligence collection systems, and is capable of dealing with any and all police and public safety issues which may arise. Officer response time to calls for service is generally from 0 to 8 minutes.
Mission:
The Silver City Police Department is dedicated to the community of Silver City and its citizens by joining them in providing effective, efficient, and equal 24 hour police service. With dedication to public service it is our goal to enhance the quality of life within the community by being share holders as well as public servants.

Goals and Objectives:
To continue to improve information management and intelligence gathering technology needed to serve the department and the needs of the community. To instill an intense Community Policing Philosophy throughout the Town and create a partnership in policing our community. To maintain a high standard of training and increase the higher education level for police officers.