OBJECTIVES

The following objectives have been established to accomplish the mission within the budgetary and resource constraints imposed on our law enforcement organization. In partnership with the community, we pledge to:

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1. Protect Life and Property of Our Fellow Citizens.

   • As guardians, we value each and every life and are committed to provide services that contribute to the preservation of life, the protection of property, and the safety of the community.

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2. Prevent, Detect and Investigate Criminal Activity and Apprehend Offenders While Preserving the Civil and Constitutional Rights of All Individuals.

   • We pledge to prevent crime through active and coordinated patrols that limit the opportunity for criminal activity and through awareness programs for citizens.

   • We shall enforce the law and provide for the expeditious and prudent apprehension of suspected law violators within the boundaries of our prescribed authority while respecting civil rights and at all times displaying honor, integrity, professionalism, and impartiality which our positions require

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3. Promote Community Partnerships and Trust and Provide Public Service. 

   • As public servants, we recognize that our agency cannot operate at its maximum potential without supportive input and cooperation from the citizens we serve. Our conduct and actions, both individually and collectively, are based upon the high value we place on earning and maintaining the public trust.

   • We shall interact with the public in a professional, respectful, and productive manner, actively soliciting and encouraging citizen input to identify and solve community problems, limit the opportunities for crime, and to assist in bringing to justice those that break the law.

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4. Ensure Traffic Safety for Pedestrians and Motorists.

   • We shall provide for the safe and effective flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and the investigation of traffic related accidents to reduce the deaths, injuries, and property damage caused by motor vehicle accidents through proactive vehicle and traffic enforcement and education to make the roads safe for all users.

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5. Preserve and Promote the Public Peace, Reduce Fear, and Maintain Public Order. 

   • We value the safety of our community and acknowledge our obligation to ensure that residents feel safe in their homes, places of employment, and in public places. We render our services with courtesy and civility and will work tirelessly to maintain peace and public order and assist during times of emergency to provide for the safety and security of all.

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6. Promote Professionalism, Leadership, Personal Development, and Compliance with Ethical Standards. 

   • We are committed to professionalism, maintaining high ethical standards and promoting the highest levels of discipline, integrity, and adherence to professional practices in all aspects of our operation.

   • We are committed to provide department members with the highest quality support services, training, and equipment to promote continuous learning, efficiency and excellence to ensure that we always provide capable and professional law enforcement services without partiality or discrimination.