Mission & Vision

MISSION STATEMENT

• In partnership with the community, we strive to enhance the quality of life through the reduction of crime, fear, and disorder.

VALUES

• Central to our mission is a set of values that will guide our work and decisions and allow us to make significant contributions to the quality of life in South Milwaukee.

CORE VALUES:

COMPETENCE

• We are prudent stewards of the public's grant of authority and resources. We are accountable for the quality of our performance and the standards of our conduct.

COURAGE

• We place the safety of others before our own and accept our moral responsibility to take action against injustice and wrongdoing. Police members are expected to take prudent risks on behalf of the public.

INTEGRITY

• We recognize the complexity of police work and exercise discretion in ways that are beyond reproach and worthy of public trust. Honesty and truthfulness are fundamental elements of integrity.

RESPECT

• We hold life in the highest regard. We treat all citizens and colleagues with dignity and respect and are fair and impartial as we perform our duties.

LEADERSHIP

• We seek to influence human behavior to achieve the organizational goals that serve the public while developing individuals, teams and the organization for future service. We are all responsible for the performance, reputation, and morale of the department.

RESTRAINT

• We use the minimum force and authority necessary to accomplish a proper police purpose. We demonstrate self-discipline even during high stress events.