Police

Our Mission
The mission of the Payson City Police Department is to efficiently provide superior law enforcement service to our community.  Our efforts include promoting a safe environment through a police-community partnership, with an emphasis on mutual trust, fairness, pride, integrity and professionalism.

Our Vision
The Payson Police Department envisions a community where our citizens can prosper, where our children can live and learn without fear; where community, department and personal pride is a common goal.

Chief’s Message:
As Chief of Police, I am honored to serve the City of Payson. Each day I am honored to work alongside the outstanding men and women, sworn personnel and civilian staff, who are the foundation of this Department. Policing in Payson is a rewarding opportunity and we are dedicated to providing excellent service. In order to deliver exceptional service to our residents, businesses, and visitors, it is imperative that we foster community relationships, share information and interact in a collaborative approach to maintaining public safety. The Payson Police Department is focused on proactive community partnerships, aimed at providing the best solutions and positive outcomes for problems we face as a community. Fighting crime and creating a safe environment is our top priority.  Partnering with the community through personal interactions, we can maintain the highest community standards, and we are proud to do our part.
I am committed to developing innovative approaches to collaborate with our community so that we can share information in meaningful ways and that is why we cherish the relationship we have with the citizens of Payson City.
 

Chief Brad D. Bishop


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