Committed to Excellence. Committed to Community.
The City of Sparta was incorporated in 1883 and the Sparta Police Department developed a short while after. In the early years, the police department and fire department were joint services with officers trained to enforce the law and combat fires. The old police department on Oak Street once served as the City’s fire department and jail. Today, the two services are housed in separate buildings and the fire department is now a volunteer service. The Sparta Police Department typically responds to over 19,000 calls for service each year and serves a population of over 10,000 residents.
The mission of the Sparta Police Department is to work in partnership with our community to enhance safety, protect life and property, and reduce crime. A model of excellence in policing and a source of pride for the citizens of Sparta, the Sparta Police Department serves with professionalism and compassion while eliminating crime. The department values it's employees, training and investing in each individual so that they, in turn, can stand-out as leaders and problem-solvers while protecting our citizens.
The Sparta Police Department staff:
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The department also employees part time sworn and non-sworn staff, as well as a group of Reserve Officers to assist with special events and in times the agency might experience high demand, such as a critical incident or natural disaster. Officers have the opportunity to participate in special assignments including the Monroe County Combined Tactical Unit, K-9 Units, Honor Guard, School Resource Officer program, interdiction teams, and Bicycle Patrol Unit.
Valor | Integrity | Excellence