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Hamilton Police Department
The members of the Hamilton Police Department, in partnership with the community
to which we are sworn to protect, preserve, and defend, shall professionally
provide our customers with courteous, empathetic service.
Our Values
1. Empathy:
We will treat all persons with compassion and understanding, always
demonstrating our strong belief that one should always treat others as they
would like to be treated. A significant part of our business involves customer
service. All personnel who come into contact with citizens shall treat ordinary
citizens with extraordinary respect. Each citizen-police encounter should foster
a feeling of goodwill that extends throughout the community. We will treat all
persons with dignity and respect, regardless of their race, creed, sex, or
social position.
2. Professionalism:
Our demeanor, and our appearance, should be above reproach.
An unkempt appearance reflects poorly on all of us. We will constantly strive to
improve our skills, knowledge, and abilities to improve our performance.
3. Excellence:
By reaffirming our goal of overall excellence, we set the standard
for pride in ourselves and in our department, always being mindful that members
of the Hamilton Police Department, in both their professional and personal
lives, are held to a higher standard than those we serve.
4. Justice:
We are sworn to protect and preserve all human life. We will
scrupulously observe the rights of all suspects, but we will not coddle
criminals. We will give recidivists the scrutiny they deserve. We will
skillfully enforce the law fairly and impartially. Our decisions will be based
on common sense with integrity.
5. Cooperation:
We welcome neighborhood involvement and encourage our officers to
be role models within the community. We will strive to cooperate with the
community and among ourselves. Differences in opinions are not only inevitable,
but are also healthy. Conflict in appropriate settings encourages creativity
that leads to equitable problem-solving and trust-building. We will be
innovative, open-minded, and imaginative when solving problems. How we settle
our differences sets the tone for our future working relationships. Whenever
possible, we will strive for a win-win resolution.
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