Police Department
Police Chief John Helfant
Emergency Number: 911
Non-Emergency Number: 1-802-485-9181
Fax: 1-802-485-4188
Physical Location:
Northfield Police Station
110 Wall Street
Northfield, Vermont 05663
Mailing Address:
Municipal Building
51 South Main Street
Northfield, Vermont 05663
NOTICE: Northfield Police Chief John Helfant is retiring in May 2023. The Town of Northfield is accepting applications in order
to fill the vacant position.
Please click here to view the job advertisement.
Please click here to view the job description.
The Town of Northfield is an equal opportunity employer.
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Mission Statement
The Mission of the Northfield Police Department is to safeguard life and property, preserve the peace, prevent and detect crime, enforce the law, and protect the rights of all citizens. Working in partnership with the community, we will strive to uphold the law fairly and consistently.
Vision Statement
The members of the Northfield Police Department are committed to providing the highest quality police services to the people who live, work and visit our Town.
Core Values
Integrity: We uphold the public trust by being honest. We maintain the highest standards of ethical and moral character.
Fairness: We treat everyone with respect and dignity in an unbiased manner. We protect constitutional rights through impartial enforcement of the law.
Service: We provide dedicated and compassionate service to all. We aspire to improve the quality of life in partnership with the community.
With Honor, We serve
Please click here to view the Northfield Police Department's "Response to Active Resistance" policy, which includes guidelines regarding the use of Tasers.

John Helfant, Police Chief



Northfield Police Station
110 Wall Street, Northfield, Vermont