The Mesquite Police Department is committed to serving and protecting the citizens and visitors of the City of Mesquite. The ... mission of the Mesquite Police Department includes: • The protection of life and property • The preservation of the peace and the suppression of disorder • The prevention of crime and the promotion of traffic safety • The apprehension of offenders and the recovery of stolen property •The enforcement of city ordinances, state laws and federal laws within the framework of law and societal expectations read more