To Protect and Serve
To Protect and Serve
The men and women of the Jay Police Department are dedicated to the preservation of life and property, as reflected in our motto To Protect and Serve. We are committed to providing the citizens of Jay with the best possible police service. As law enforcement professionals, we are dedicated to a high standard of ethics in order to maintain public trust. The Jay Police Department will perform its sworn duties while maintaining respect for individual rights, human dignity, cultural diversity, and community values. All that we do will reflect a commitment that ensures we merit the support and trust of our community.
The Maine Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (MLEAP) is a voluntary process where police agencies in Maine prove their compliance with Maine Law Enforcement’s current Best Practices or Standards. These standards were carefully developed by Maine Law Enforcement professionals to assist agencies in the efficient and effective delivery of service and the protection of individual’s rights.
This committee now conducts reviews of an agency’s efforts and awards “Accredited” status. Being “Accredited” means that the agency meets or exceeds all the identified Standards for Maine Law Enforcement Agencies. These standards cover all aspects of law enforcement operations including the use of force, protection of citizen rights, pursuits, property and evidence management, and patrol and investigative operations.
While being “Accredited” does not guarantee an agency will not make a mistake, it does ensure that the agency has carefully thought about these critical issues, has developed policies and procedures to address them, and has systems in place to identify and correct problems.
Drug Take Back
Drug Take Back
The Jay Police Department now offers an Inmar drug collection unit to dispose of unused and unwanted medications. It is located in our lobby and is accessible during business hours. Please make note of the items that are not accepted in the collection unit.
ACCEPTED
Medications in any dosage form, except for those listed below, in their original container or sealed bag.
NOT ACCEPTED
Herbal remedies, vitamins, supplements, cosmetics, other personal care products, medical devices, batteries, mercury-containing thermometers, sharps, and illicit drugs.
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