The members of the Department share these Core Values:
 

People

We view individuality and cultural differences as strength
We respect others and value human dignity
We value the people we serve, and the people we serve with
 

Character

We endorse the principals embodied in our constitution
We do not demonstrate favoritism, and we abide by a strict sense of fairness
We have the moral courage to do what is right, even if it is unpopular
 

Professionalism

We strive to provide service at the same level that we would expect to receive it
We value an environment that promotes teamwork, innovation, and self-improvement through a constant evaluation of ourselves
We are committed to upholding our position of public trust by maintaining the highest ethical standards
 

Problem Solving

We work to anticipate and solve community problems through innovative solutions
We give a high priority to prevent crime and help citizens feel safe
We understand that crime is a community problem, and that we are part of the community
 

Leadership

We strive to lead by example, establishing standards for which we are equally responsible
We strive to take a leadership role in keeping pace with the latest policing initiatives and technological advances
We continually evaluate and define attainable goals and clearly defined objectives