The Newman Police Department is charged with maintaining law and order, and protecting life and property. The Department's activities include prevention and detection of criminal activity, apprehension of criminal offenders, recovery of property, prevention of juvenile delinquency, enforcement of laws, participation in court proceedings, protection of constitutional guarantees, assisting those who cannot care for themselves or who are in danger of physical harm, prevention of traffic accidents and the regulation of traffic flow throughout the city, and animal control within the city limits.