The police being only full-time individuals charged with the duties that are incumbent on all of the citizens. Police should always direct their actions strictly towards their functions and never appear to usurp the powers of the judiciary. The test of police efficiency is the absence of crime and disorder, not the visible evidence of police action in dealing with it. The mission of the River Forest Police Department is to provide professional, high quality and effective police service in partnership with the community. We, the members of the River Forest Police Department, believe that our work has a vital impact on the quality of life in our community.
Public trust can only exist with our integrity and respect for one another.
The foundation of the River Forest Police Department is the high level of integrity of its employees. We believe we can achieve our highest potential by actively involving our employees in solving problems and improving police services. We support an organizational climate of mutual trust and respect. Recognizing that police agencies were established as a result of society's voluntary limitation of personal freedoms, we encourage and expect the participation of the community in facilitating solutions to problems of mutual concern. We therefore solicit and support contributions from all members of this community regardless of their race, sex, creed, national origin or social status.