Our Core Values and their Guiding Principals 

Honor – We will carry out our duties in an ethical, trustworthy and legal manner in accordance with our oath and Law Enforcement Code of Ethics and uphold the constitutional rights of all.

Guiding Principals of Honor-

• Be uncompromising in valuing integrity.
• Fulfill or exceed our legal and ethical responsibilities.
• Accountability for our professional and personal conduct.
• Be mindful and respectful of the authority bestowed on us by those we serve.
• Conduct in the highest ethical manner with everyone; be honest and truthful.

Courage- We willstand up and do the right thing, at the right time, for the right reasons regardless of the consequences. We are committed to respecting all individual and constitutional rights in fulfilling our mission.

Guiding Principals of Courage-

• Have the moral and mental strength to do what is right, even in the face of personal or professional adversity.
• Meet the demands of our profession and the mission even when it is hazardous, demanding, or otherwise difficult.
• Make decisions in the best interest of those we serve.

Commitment- We are resolved in carrying out our mission statement and upholding our core values.

Guiding Principals of Commitment-

• Exhibit the highest degree of moral character, technical excellence, quality and competence in what we have been trained to do.
• Seek positive change and constant improvement; it is our duty everyday to work together as a team to improve the quality of our work, our officers, and ourselves.
• Care for the safety, professional and personal well-being of our people.
• Remember our history and heritage;  

Integrity- We will always act in ways that bring honor upon our community and its police department while keeping our commitments to all.

Guiding Principals of Integrity- 

• Take responsibility for our actions and keep our word.
• Integrity supports our dedication to give honest service.
• Honor our commitments
• Adhere to moral principals
• Loyalty in ensuring the resources entrusted to us are used in an honest, careful, and efficient way.

Compassion- We carry out our duties with understanding, empathy, and respect for all.

Guiding Principals of Compassion- 

• Seek to understand those we serve and those we work with.
• Show respect and human dignity toward all people without regard to race, religion, or gender.
• Seek opportunities to “give back” to the community that supports us.