The mission of the Harwich Police Department is to work with the citizens of our community in a true partnership that embraces the quality of life in our town for all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or religious affiliation.

This will be accomplished by raising the level of public safety through professional law enforcement, lessen the incidence of crime or fear of crime in our community through prevention, providing education to our citizens that promotes voluntary compliance with the laws and regulations designed to protect our community, and promote a better understanding of the law enforcement profession.

In accomplishing these goals: "providing quality service with available resources will be our commitment, and honor with integrity our mandate."