Carterville Police Department.....Serving With Pride
Mission Statement
The threat of crime in America today is a major concern for law enforcement and citizen alike. The Carterville Police Department maintains an aggressive stance against various forms of crime from traffic offenses, domestic assaults, and property crimes to drug trafficking and foreign or domestic terrorism. In addition to serving over two thousand citizens in our city, we serve over ten thousand other citizens as mutual aid to six surrounding cities and serve as back up for state and county law enforcement.
The Carterville Police Department holds our community in the highest regard and provides whatever service required with the authority to apprehend and arrest offenders, and the desire to avert crime by pro-active law enforcement and good community relations.
In this, the 21st century, people the world over are faced as never before with record numbers of drug crimes, violent crimes, as well as the threat of terrorism. The officers of the Carterville Police Department will stand vigilant to protect these people with honor, professionalism, and compassion.
Yours in Service,
William L Cline Jr.
Chief of Police
Carterville Police Department
Its that time of year again. Time to be freezing for a reason...
Hundreds of polar bears will take cool to a whole new level at the 2010 Polar Plunge February 13. This event is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations, businesses and schools to support local Special Olympics athletes by jumping, diving or crawling into the sparkling, frigid waters of Shoal Creek. Proceeds support year-round sports training and athletic competition for more than 15,000 children and adults who participate in Special Olympics Missouri. This year Carterville will be sending five brave polar bears to take the plung for this wonderful cause.
Contact Lt. Redden at city hall to find out how to support this wonderful cause.
