Mission

The mission of the Denver Police Department is to apply its knowledge, skills, and resources to foster an environment where all people live safely and without fear.

Our Vision

Our Vision is of a police department that values its employees and the community it serves. We are committed to honesty and integrity, and dedicated to enforcing the law and maintaining peace, in partnership with the community.

In order to accomplish our mission we value and promote:

• The consistent and equitable enforcement of the law
  
• Maintaining the highest standards of professional ethics, leadership, and integrity at all levels of the department
  
• A community with a collective intolerance for crime, violence, neighborhood decay and disorder
  
• Unity and diversity, recognizing there is strength in both
  
• A commitment to problem solving and crime prevention, in partnership with the community and other city agencies
• Impartially employing both time tested police methods and innovative approaches in protecting the community
• Striving to maintain and support the most qualified work force by providing all personnel with high quality equipment, technology, and training to enhance their skills
  
• Impartial and equitable treatment of all employees
  
• Openness and accessibility within our community
  
• Timely, accurate, and effective internal and external communications
  

This code is used by:

• Denver Police Department
  Archived (01/14/2005)