An officer of the Allendale Police Department is honest, trustworthy and
courageous. The officer respects people and their diversity, obeys the law and
defends the Bill of Rights.
The officer is physically and mentally fit to protect his community and
himself/herself. The officer views citizens as customers and delivers quality
service.
The officer is community oriented and works to identify and resolve community
problems. Officers are courteous and active listeners, leaders and team players
who demonstrate control in the use of force. They continuously improve
throughout their career to elevate the standards of law enforcement and
community service.