MISSION
The Guam Police Department exists to serve the community by protecting life and property; by preventing crime; by enforcing the laws; and by maintaining order for all citizens.
Central to our mission are the values that guide our work and decisions, and help us contribute to the quality of life on Guam.
Our values are characteristics or qualities of worth. They are non-negotiable. Although we may need to balance them, we will never ignore them for the sake of expediency or personal preference.
We hold our values constantly before us to teach and remind us, and the community we serve, of our ideals. They are the foundation upon which our policies, goals, and operations are built.
In fulfilling our mission, we need the support of citizens, elected representatives and island officials in order to provide the quality of service our values commit us to providing.
We, the men and women of the Guam Police Department, value: Human Life, Integrity, Laws and Constitution, Excellence, Accountability, Cooperation, Problem Solving, and Ourselves.
HISTORY OF THE GUAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Guam Police Department has a long history of serving and protecting the people of Guam. Organized policing on Guam can be traced back to the early 1900s, when law enforcement duties were carried out under the administration of the United States Navy.
Following World War II and the establishment of the civilian Government of Guam, the Department of Public Safety was created in 1952 and was responsible for both police and fire services on the island.
In 1984, Public Law 17-78 reorganized the Department of Public Safety and established separate police and fire departments. This led to the establishment of the Guam Police Department as Guam's primary law enforcement agency.
Over the years, GPD has continued to grow and evolve to meet the needs of our island and our community. Today, the men and women of the Guam Police Department serve throughout Guam through our precincts, investigative sections, specialized units, and community programs.
While the Department has changed throughout its history, our responsibility remains the same: to protect life and property, preserve the peace, enforce the law, and serve the people of Guam.
Guam Police Department — Historical Timeline
1905 — Organized policing begins on Guam
1950 — Organic Act establishes civilian government
1952 — Department of Public Safety established
1985 — Guam Police Department officially established
Today — Guam’s Finest continues to serve our island community