Smithfield P.D. gets new look

 

 

In August 2007, the patch was redesigned to more accurately reflect our mission and heritage at the Smithfield Police Department. The Town of Smithfield is a historic seaport that was incorporated in 1752. It is home to the Fortune 500 conglomerate of Smithfield Foods. In the center of the patch is the old Courthouse. This building, located in historic downtown, was the judicial seat for Isle of Wight County until 1801. Symbolically, the Courthouse further represents the application of fair and impartial justice that is embodied in our Department’s mission. At the top of the seal is our statement of “Community Partnership”. These words truly reflect our commitment that safety and security require the community’s involvement at all levels. Further, it reflects that our authority is a trust with the community that requires their engagement and consent. The words Honor and Integrity are to the side of the seal. These are values that reflect our commitment to the highest ethical standards of conduct and performance. At the bottom are the icons of a ham and peanut which constitute our historical heritage with the world famous Smithfield Ham.