General Info

The Belmont Police Department provides services for the enforcement of laws and protection of lives and properties, while guarding individual rights and community values. It maintains various units, including investigation services, crime prevention, domestic violence, traffic, records and community services. In addition, the Belmont Police Department operates a jail that supports several community work service programs. The department supports the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.), which is an international education program that seeks to prevent the use of illegal drugs, membership in gangs and violent behavior. Located in Belmont, Mass., the Belmont Police Department also provides online crime statistics and crime reporting applications.