GOAL STATEMENT

To help make Midvale a safer and a better place to live and work.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Midvale City Police Department is to provide quality public service and protection to the citizens of the community. Our specific objectives include suppression of crime, protection of life and property, apprehension and assistance in the prosecution of offenders, the preservation of peace, the regulation of traffic, the prevention of traffic accidents and congestion, and the recovery and return of lost and stolen property.

Providing of this service to the public will be conducted in an efficient and effective manner, consistent with statutory authority, available budget resources, and professional skills and discretion of individual members. The Department recognizes its members as its most valuable resource, and will strive to maintain the quality of public service through committed leadership, supervisory direction, member career development, training, and discipline.

Personal honor, dedication to professional ideals, and devotion to duty shall be the ideals of our commitment to public service.

We have adopted Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving in the neighborhoods as our method of operation. Citizens and Police working together to prevent crime.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

  1. We treat other people with respect and dignity. A person's race, creed or social standing does not influence me. (How? Treat citizens the way you would want another officer to treat your mother, father, son or daughter.)
  2. The actions we take are geared towards making Midvale a better place for all to live and work.
  3. Absolute honesty and integrity in dealing with others, both inside and outside the police department.
  4. Absolute honesty in report writing and testifying in court. Nothing is worth compromising my personal integrity.
  5. We take every opportunity possible for training and police skills development.
  6. We recognize our fundamental duty, as a police officer is to protect the rights of citizens according to the United States Constitution.
  7. We conform to the Law Enforcement Officer Code of Ethics.
  8. We recognize our fundamental duty is to serve and protect other people.
  9. We value the input of all the residents in the community. We recognize police and citizens working together are necessary help to keep the community safe.

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