Message From the Chief

“As the Chief of the Winchester Police Department, I would like to welcome you to our website. I am delighted to be associated with a department with such a long and proud history of serving the citizens of Winchester. Please Click Here and I will share with you some of the services we are providing to the citizens of Winchester.”

-Chief Kevin L. Sanzenbacher

MISSION STATEMENT

The Winchester Police Department is committed to improving the quality of life for all people by preventing crime in the city. We will accomplish this by enforcing the law with impartiality, creating partnerships through communication and education, and problem solving using innovative policing strategies.


VISION STATEMENT

We, the members of the Winchester Police Department, will strive to become the most highly trained and effective law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

PRINCIPLES

We will accomplish our mission by adhering to the following principles:

  • Professionalism
  • Teamwork
  • Service
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Dedication

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