Mission Statement

- It shall be the mission of this agency to offer to the citizens of this city, professional law enforcement at the highest level.
- It shall be the mission of this agency to provide necessary police services as required while maintaining a professional demeanor and the highest levels of individual and agency integrity.
- It shall be the mission of this agency to seek the assistance and support of the local community it serves.
- It shall be the mission of this agency to initiate and maintain positive contacts with other members of the Criminal Justice Community on all levels.
- It shall be the mission of this agency to train, guide and empower its members to find innovative methods to attain the goals of the agency and the community.

Vision Statement

- We envision a law enforcement agency with the highest standards. An agency that will be a leader and one that will set standards that other agencies will aspire to attain.
- We envision an agency that will work closely with all members of the criminal justice community as well as the community at large.
- We envision the agency as being staffed by highly competent, motivated, trained and educated members equipped to meet the goals and objectives of our agency and the needs of our community.
- We envision an adaptable agency capable of addressing the ever-changing social environment.

Core Value Statements

Ethics – We will demonstrate integrity and honor in all our actions.
Loyalty – We will be loyal to the community, the department, and to the standards of our profession.
Diversity – We appreciate one another’s differences and recognize that our unique knowledge, skills, abilities and backgrounds bring strength and character to our organization.
Commitment – We believe that our time in the workplace should be devoted to the delivery of quality police service.
Performance – We expect everyone to work to the best of their abilities.
Integrity – We recognize that our behavior must reflect honesty, sincerity and accountability. If the law is to be honored, those who enforce it must first honor it.
Fairness – We treat everyone with respect and dignity in an unbiased manner.
Authority – We recognize that our authority is derived from the people we serve.

Primary Goal Statements

- Our agency’s members are committed to the enhancement of our city’s way of life.
- To foster an environment that promotes creativity and encourages positive thinking.
- Provide the city and its citizens with the highest level of professional law enforcement.
- Treat all persons with dignity, respect, courtesy and compassion.
- Neither shirk from our sworn duty, nor use our power for personal gain.
- Promote an open and trusting flow of information to the members within our organization.
- Make decisions consistent with high legal, ethical and performance standards.
- Hold all members accountable for the reasonable consequences of their behavior.