Mission Statement
Values
The Values, Guiding Principles and Mission
of the New Castle Police Department are as follows:
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Preserve and Advance Democratic Values - We shall
uphold this country's democratic values as embodied in the Constitution
and shall dedicate ourselves to the preservation of liberty and justice
for all.
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Improve the Quality of Community Life - We shall
strive to improve the quality of life through the provision of quality
and equitable services.
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Improve Quality of Work Life - We shall strive to
improve the working environment for the department's employees by engaging
in open and honest communication and demonstrating a genuine concern for
one another.
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Demonstrate Professionalism - We shall always engage
in behavior that is beyond ethical reproach and reflects the integrity
of police professionals.
Guiding Principles
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Life and individual freedoms are sacred
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All persons should be treated fairly and equitably
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The role of the police is to resolve problems through
the enforcement of laws - not through the imposition of judgement and punishment.
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Because law enforcement and public safety reflect
community-wide concern, the police must actively seek the involvement of
citizens in all aspects of policing.
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The fundemental responsibility of the police is provision
of quality service.
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The department's employees are it's most valuable
assest.
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Employee involvement in departmental activities is
essential for maintaing a productive environment.
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Employees should be treated fairly and equitably
and recognition of basic human dignity as a means of enriching their work
life.