The Department operates with marked patrol cars, a motorcycle, a Special Response vehicle, and unmarked vehicles. The front line cruisers are equipped with the latest in communications and emergency equipment, including a mobile data system that allows officers access to local, state and federal criminal and motor vehicle information databases. All patrol cars are equipped with emergency medical equipment including automatic defibrillators.

Several officers are specially trained to operate the Department's three mountain bicycles. The bikes are used on special assignments and regular patrol. During good weather, officers attach a bike to their patrol car and spend time patrolling their sector on the bike.

The Department is commanded by the Chief of Police and Captain, who is Second in Command. The Chief of Police reports to a Town Administrator concerning personnel and budget matters, and for policy matters, to a three person Board of Selectmen who are also Police Commissioners.

The Patrol, or Uniform Division, consists of supervisors, patrol officers and reserves. Each shift is comprised of a Lieutenant, whom assumes the role of watch commander and a sergeant whom also is the Patrol Supervisor.

The Department has three Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) officers and a School Resources Officer (SRO). DARE is primarily taught at the Middle School, but there is some instruction at the elementary school level. The SRO primarily is assigned to the High School but also visits all the Town's schools to check on security and speak with the children about staying safe.

Two Somerset Police Officers are certified Child Safety Seat Technicians. These officers show parents, grandparents and guardians how to install a car safety seat properly.

The Department is very pro-active in child passenger and pedestrian safety and conducts educational and enforcement initiatives on a regular basis.

The Detective division investigates major crimes and provides limited crime scene forensics.

The station is equipped with five adult and juvenile holding cells. Prisoners who will be held overnight or weekend are transported to the Bristol County Sheriff's lockup in New Bedford. Juvenile offenders requiring a secure facility are also transported elsewhere.

The Department’s Police and Communications general operating budget for dispatching and police services totals just above 2 million dollars annually.. Vehicle maintenance is provided by mechanics at the Town's Highway Department facility