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We believe in the dignity and worth of all people. We are committed to providing high-quality, community-oriented police services with sensitivity while protecting constitutional rights, solving problems, working as a team, striving for continuous improvement, encouraging openness, planning for the future, and providing leadership to the police profession. We are proud of our workforce, which permits us to grow, and which respects each of us as individuals. We strive for a healthy workplace.
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Join Shepherds Watch
Protect yourself, your family, and your community by joining Shepherds Watch. Enrolling your camera not only helps deter crime but assists the department in its overall crime prevention strategy in your neighborhood.
How to provide a confidential tip
You can report a tip to the Somerset Police Department in three ways. All methods are confidential.
Phone
Call 911 or SPD’s Criminal Investigation Division at 606.678.5178
Text
Text the word SOMERSETPD along with your tip to the word CRIMES or the number 274-637.
Obtain a copy of a collision report
There are two online methods for obtaining collision reports online, one for those incidents investigated by Somerset Police and one for civilian reports (not investigated by any police agency). All other inquiries concerning reports should be directed to the Somerset Police Administrative Division by calling 606.678.5176 or visiting the SPD Headquarters inside the Somerset Energy Center at 306 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Administrative offices are closed on weekends and many holidays. If you have an emergency, please call 911.
Special event coverage
Are you organizing an event in the Somerset city limits that requires security, traffic control, road closures or other law enforcement-related needs? You must fill out our special event application in order to have your event approved. Download and complete your application and return it to Tourism Director Leslie Ikerd, likerd@cityofsomerset.com.
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Reach out directly to our staff.
Emergency Services
Contact: Josh Wesley Somerset Police Chief
Email: josh.wesley@somersetpd.com
Phone: 606-678-5176 (office)
