Guiding principles

Leadership

• We are honest, direct, and transparent.
• We lead with grace through our diverse perspectives and experiences.
• We are a high-performing organization with a clearly articulated vision of our role in the community and contribution to public safety.
• We are committed to addressing the well-being of our communities.
• We promote positive change toward unity and racial equity through our community-centered initiatives.

Integrity

• We are open and accountable to the public we serve.
• We foster a culture that actively identifies and acknowledges problems and welcomes them as opportunities for improvement.
• We take responsibility for our actions, celebrate successes, and address shortcomings.

Service

• We continually seek to improve how we operate through advances in technology, policy, and using change and performance management.
• We act with speed and persistence to help provide community safety for all.
• We embrace creativity, innovation, and transparency.
• We employ evidence-based, data-driven, and adaptive strategies. 

Teamwork

• We, as one team, work with our partners to deter crime and the fear of crime. 
• We foster a respectful work environment.
• We work across boundaries and acknowledge the valuable contributions employees bring to our agency and communities.
• We work to learn, co-create, collaborate, and adjust our services for our diverse communities.