About the Salem Police Department
Salem was founded in 1823, incorporated
as the Town of Salem on February 14, 1855, and incorporated as the City of Salem on April 17, 1865. The City of Salem is a
non-home rule unit that operates under the city manager form of government. The
City Council is comprised of the Mayor and four Councilmen who are elected at large for four-year terms. The population of
the City of Salem is 7,909 as of the 2000 Census figures
The Salem Police Department patrol unit
is comprised of four Sergeants and six patrolmen. Together, the patrol unit provides
quality and professional service to the City of Salem. These sworn law enforcement officers provide 24 hour response to initial
crime scene and incident investigation, traffic enforcement and control, community policing, and crime prevention.
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