Message from the Chief of Police

On  behalf of Palmhurst Police Department I would like to take this opportunity and  thank you for visiting our webpage. It is my pleasure to serve you as the Chief  of Police for our community. It is a privilege and I take great pride in working  with such fine men and women of our department who are truly dedicated to  protecting and serving the citizens and visitors of our community.

I  believe there is a shared responsibility between our police and our community to  continue improving the quality of life for the citizens of this fine city. With  this, I hope you will find our website to be both informative and insightful. I  invite you to contact me through this website and share your thoughts. Together we will continue making the City of Palmhurst one of the Safest Cities in the Country.

Respectfully, Michael A. Vela, Chief of Police

 

Mission Statement

The  Mission of the Palmhurst Police Department is to provide the community with the  highest quality of law enforcement services. We continually improve the public's  perception of community safety through eradication of criminal activity and any  conditions that have a detrimental impact on public safety. We strive to enhance  our tradition of excellent service to all. We continue to seek support and  cooperation from the community we serve and from those of us who serve the  community. Our organization is responsive to new ideas and is one in which all  employees are given the opportunity to develop to their highest potential. We  base all our relationships on the premise that the public and police are as one.