Police

Core Principles

 

Courage

  • We are willing to confront internal and external challenges.
  • We recognize the dangers inherent in our profession and are willing to place the safety of others above that of our own.

Competence

  • We will be knowledgeable and proficient in the performance of our job responsibilities.
  • We will assess our actions to improve performance.

Commitment

  • We pledge to fulfill our mission by being accountable to our community, our Department, and to each other.

Compassion

  • We care about the well being of all members of our department and community.
  • We will treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Restraint

  • We will exercise self-discipline and control at all times to model behavior for our peers and community.

Respect

  • We recognize the authority we hold and will treat others as we would like to be treated.
  • We will faithfully and without bias honor our obligations to the community.

Integrity

  • We are committed to the highest standards of honesty and ethical conduct, which are the cornerstones of our profession.
  • We will uphold the public trust and our commitment to our core values.

Last Modified: September 29, 2009
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