Briefly describe the structure of your program. Our policing program is based on the PACE Philosophy, Police Assisted Community Enforcement. Full departmental support of city wide PACE involvement is essential for success.
PACE works in various ways to ensure best results for all citizens.
Under this philosophy, the city seizes every opportunity to design its services to meet the needs of each community. At the same time, PACE provides those processes and forums necessary to ensure that citizens can maximize their civic responsibilities. PACE encourages citizens to not only obey the law but to also become partners in sharing the effort necessary to prevent crime. The Vision Statement of the Norfolk Police Department is to provide a safe community environment in the city of Norfolk through positive citizen involvement in committed partnerships with public and private agencies, thereby promoting a departmental attitude of helpful responsiveness, and improving police services to meet the needs and expectations of our communities. The PACE philosophy was introduced in 1990.