The department is entrusted with the dual mission of maintaining a social order conducive to the lifestyle of our community and providing professional law enforcement services to all. In essence, our agency exists to both protect and serve all members of the community. It is through the diligent efforts of the members of our department that the citizens of the community develop a sense of personal security. They must be assured that professional emergency assistance is continually available to them. However, no law enforcement agency can operate at its maximum potential without supportive input from the citizenry it serves.
Crime prevention is the responsibility of every member of the community.
The law enforcement component of the community will expend effort to prevent crime, just as it does to detect identity, and arrest criminals. We actively solicit and encourage the cooperation of all in decreasing the opportunity for crime to occur, so that the benefit realized from utilization of our available resources can be maximized. Provide for the expeditious and prudent apprehension of suspected violators of the law, regardless of their station in life. Provide for services that contribute to the preservation of life and protection of property, the preservation of community health and safety, and general public assistance under all conditions. Provide for the safe and effective flow of vehicular traffic throughout the city.