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Mission Statement


To defend freedom by preserving life and property, protecting the constitutional rights of individuals, maintaining order and encouraging respect for the rule of law by the proper enforcement thereof.

To earn the respect of all individuals by maintaining a knowledgeable, responsive, well-trained and accountable work force that discharges their duties and responsibilities with evidence of fairness, tolerance and equality.

To reduce the opportunity for the commission of crime by implementing effective crime prevention strategies, fully investigating crimes when they occur and expeditiously apprehending criminal offenders.

To recognize, address and resolve the root causes of community problems and concerns in concert with national, state, and local citizen groups and elected representatives through the use of community oriented policing strategies.

To strive in building collaborative relationships with other law enforcement agencies in an effort to better serve our community.


Vision Statement


To defend freedom by preserving life and property, protecting the constitutional rights of individuals, maintaining order and encouraging respect for the rule of law by the proper enforcement thereof.

To earn the respect of all individuals by maintaining a knowledgeable, responsive, well-trained and accountable work force that discharges their duties and responsibilities with evidence of fairness, tolerance and equality.

To reduce the opportunity for the commission of crime by implementing effective crime prevention strategies, fully investigating crimes when they occur and expeditiously apprehending criminal offenders.

To recognize, address and resolve the root causes of community problems and concerns in concert with national, state, and local citizen groups and elected representatives through the use of community oriented policing strategies.

To strive in building collaborative relationships with other law enforcement agencies in an effort to better serve our community.