Salem Police Department (Massachusetts)

[2] The Salem Police Department has a long history, tracing its roots back to the constables and sheriffs of the 1600s.

[citation needed] The following is a breakdown of the sworn personnel by city ordinance when fully staffed.

The dispatch center also receives calls for the Salem State University and the SPD works closely with them on matters of mutual concern.

The SPD maintains a highly trained dive team of full-time sworn police officers.

The Criminal Investigation Division, also known as CID, is headed by a lieutenant, as the Unit Commander, and two sergeants as shift supervisors.