1882-1885  

   The Town of Van Buren hired one constable

1886

   Five constables were hired which became the first formation of police 

   department

1889

   Police Department budget consisted of $50.00

1950-1951

   Chief Gilbert J. Violette

1952-1954

   Chief Lionel W. Tardif

1955-1982

   Chief Hermel Vaillancourt

1983-1992

   Chief Herman Pelletier

1993-1999

   Chief Jean Louis Michaud

2000

   Chief Jeffery Mechalkeo

2001-Present

   Chief Michael R. Bresett