Rochester Police Department

MISSION STATEMENT

"To consistently deliver the highest level of professional law enforcement services to our community, while assisting in preserving peace and preventing criminal activity through effective partnerships with the citizens we proudly serve."

DEPARTMENT MOTTO

"Dedicated to Community Service"

COMMUNITY POLICING

"Community Policing is defined as the proactive development of partnerships between the police and citizens that leads to effective delivery of policing services to neighborhood groups, schools, businesses and individual citizens in the community."

OUR CHALLENGE

To attain our goals, which are necessary for us to successfully accomplish our mission, we must strive to embrace our values while delivering our services in conformance with our department's Community Policing philosophy. If we do so, we will achieve superior accomplishment of our responsibilities and recognition as being professionally effective within the community.

Our Goals:

• Quality Police Force
• High Performance Team
• Satisfied Customers
• Total Commitment to Community Policing

Our Values:

• Performance
• Responsibility
• Integrity
• Dedication
• Education

Our Services:

• Respond to Calls for Service
• Protect Life and Property
• Prevent Unlawful Activities
• Educate Citizens on Safety
• Support Safe Community Activities