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Buxton Police Department Annual Report January 1 st , 2025 – December 31 st , 2025 Chief Kevin R. Collins

MISSION STATEMENT

“The mission of the Buxton Police Department is to uphold the law in a fair and firm manner. To seek justice and hold those who commit crimes accountable. To guard the life, property, and constitutional rights of all citizens. To perform these duties with respect, honesty, and determination, to ensure a safe and secure community. The Buxton Police Department desires to be professional and compassionate, while providing exceptional service to the citizens we serve. We aspire to proactively maintain the utmost training available, form positive community relations, and commit to our core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Courage, Professionalism, and Pride in our Service.”

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Chief Kevin R. Collins Executive Assistant Brooke Murphy Sergeant Heath Mains & K9 Partner Stuka Sergeant Brian Donahue Dispatch Supervisor Aubrey Pennell Detective Paul Shaw Court Officer Kolby Miller Evidence Tech Daryen Granata Chaplain Charles Reed

Patrol Services:

PATROL STAFF

During the 2025 calendar year, Buxton officers responded to 14,977 calls, an increase of 8% from the previous year. The safety of the community, businesses and Buxton PD staff is a top priority. Some examples of other types of police responses can be found within the chart labeled Non-Criminal Data on the next page. This calendar year, officers arrested 76 individuals and issued 282 criminal summonses. There were 37 charges related to drug offenses including Drug Trafficking, Furnishing and Possession of Drugs, to include Fentanyl.

Officer Krista Lee Officer Adam Ricci

Officer Patrick Talbot Officer Kelsey Vincent Officer Sawyer Labarge

ACO Kristin Russell-Perkins Reserve Officer Bret Smith Reserve Officer Matthew Dahms (Officers who transitioned careers in 2025 listed below) Officer Jacob Wells Officer Colt Bernhardt Officer Camden LaBrecque

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