Police
Mission Statement
Our mission is the reduction of the incidence of crime and the improvement of the quality of life in Arlington County by making it a place where all people can live safely and without fear. The Arlington County Police Department is committed to:
- Impartial enforcement and the intelligent use of discretion in the application of the criminal law to problems of crime and disorder;
- The prevention of crime and disorder through the use of problem-solving tactics embedded in a community-oriented policing strategy which emphasizes collaboration with other county agencies as well as partnerships with advocacy groups and neighborhood associations;
- Respect for the constitutional rights and personal dignity of all people with whom we come in contact;
- Openness, accessibility, and the belief that an informed citizenry will be less fearful and better able to participate in the creation of peaceful, accessible public spaces;
- Police service of the highest professional quality grounded by our core principles of courage, competence, commitment, compassion, integrity, restraint and respect;
- Organizational improvement and receptiveness to the need for change in response to the changing needs of an evolving and diverse community;
- Consistent encouragement of its employees to assume roles of leadership within the organization, be agents of change, motivate others, promote trust, provide guidance, and most importantly, inspire.
