Mission Statement
To provide our community with quality police and public services and impartial enforcement of the law, while treating all people with fairness and respect.
Vision Statement
Through continuous personal and professional development, we will strive to achieve and maintain the highest standards in all aspects of professional law enforcement service.
Respect
We will show fairness and empathy to all people while being considerate of their rights and beliefs.
Loyalty
We will be faithful to ourselves, our families, one another, and to the ideals and goals of the organization as we serve the community,
Pride
Through our personal appearance and demeanor we will display dignity, confidence, and satisfaction with this profession, organization and service to the community.
Integrity
We will live our personal and professional lives with honor, sincerity and truthfulness.
Courage
We will in both personal and professional situations support our own convictions and the ideals of the Saint Joseph County Police Department.
Dedication
We will commit ourselves to the accomplishment of our mission and work towards the improvement of the organization and its members.
