Police Department

Mission Statement

The mission of the Cornelius Police Department is to provide a safe environment in which residents and non-residents can live and work. This mission shall be accomplished by the prompt and fair enforcement of local and state laws. It is therefore, the policy of the Cornelius Police Department to provide honest, fair, and efficient law enforcement to all people within its jurisdiction.

Core Values

These core values represent the essence of behavior, thought and action for this agency:

  • Customer Service that is exemplary
  • Unbiased, fair and honest behavior
  • Ethical conduct beyond reproach
  • Quality decisions that improve conditions
  • Present a professional public image
  • Listen

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  1. Adopt-a-Family

    2023 Adopt-a-Family for the Holidays

    The 2023 Adopt-A-Family for the Holidays program with the Cornelius Police Department is underway! Read on...
  2. Cojocari 1-27-2023

    Cornelius Police Seek Assistance Locating Missing Juvenile

    On December 15, 2022, the Cornelius Police Department received a report of a missing juvenile, Madalina Cojocari. Read on...
  3. Now Hiring

    Now Hiring

    The Cornelius Police Department is now hiring for part-time Animal Control Officers. Read on...
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