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Alachua Police Department Mission Statement We, the Alachua Police Department, exist to provide quality police service to all people within our jurisdiction with respect, fairness and compassion. We are committed to the enhancement of the quality of life by providing a safe and secure environment; the enforcement of all laws and ordinances; the prevention and detection of crime, and the apprehension and prosecution of violators; to continually improve the professional operations of our department; and to seek the support of the entire community. With community service as our foundation, we are driven by goals to enhance the quality of life, investigating problems as well as incidents, seeking solutions and fostering a sense of security in our community. We nurture public trust by holding ourselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics. We operate within the framework of federal, state and local laws. To fulfill its mission, the members of the Alachua Police Department are dedicated to providing a quality work environment and the development of its members through effective training and leadership. WHAT WE MEAN BY... Respect: We respect the right of all persons to equal access to the police and recognize the need for every person to be treated with dignity. Fairness and objectivity are standards that guide our decisions regarding services and employees. Courtesy shall be the means by which we communicate the respect to which all persons are entitled. We treat each other the way we would like to be treated, acknowledging each person's contribution to the department's mission. Compassion: We will care about others and respect their feelings. We will strive to be sensitive to and empathetic toward other peoples' problems and difficulties, and do what we can to alleviate them, especially in the workplace. Quality Service and Problem Solving: We are professional in our appearance, demeanor and job performance. We communicate honestly and accurately, which establishes credibility and mutual respect. Our personal accountability builds trust. Acceptance of responsibility is critical to our effectiveness. We believe that police-citizen cooperation and a problem-solving focus are essential to the delivery of effective police. Building long-term partnerships with all stakeholders is every employee's responsibility. Continual Improvement: We seek excellence in work achievement in response to what needs to be done, and constantly strive to improve ourselves and the department. Improvement is obtained through individual and collective preparation, involvement, commitment, and creativity. We do the right job right, and for the morally, ethically and legally right reasons. Teamwork: We work together for a better community and department. Our shared responsibility and leadership demonstrate our mutual commitment to serve. Our teamwork is built upon trust, openness and communication. Together we achieve the extraordinary! This code is used by:
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