River Falls Police Department

Statement of Mission

The mission of the City of River Falls Police Department is to serve the needs of the community.  We do this by working together in partnership with citizens in creative ways toward solutions to contemporary problems related to crime, fear of crime, social and physical disorder, and neighborhood decay, thereby enhancing the highest quality of life.  Included in this community / police partnership is a commitment to:
bulletProtection of constitutional guarantees of our democracy and the safeguarding of individual freedoms.
bulletProtection of life, property and the prevention of crime.
bulletFair and equal enforcement of the law.
bulletMaintenance of public order and safe resolution to conflicts.
bulletFacilitating the safe and orderly movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
bulletProvision of emergency service responsive to the needs of the community.

The department is dedicated to providing a police service which is predictable in its standards, yet flexible in its response to the needs of individuals and community, and to the provision of professional, competent and compassionate law enforcement services.

 

We are committed to the following values in support of our Mission Statement

Accountability

bulletBeing responsible to our governing body, the citizens  we serve and each other.

Attitude

bulletBeing positive, supportive, and proactive in our words and actions.
Compassion
bulletShowing empathy, respect, consideration, care and courtesy to citizens and each other.
Excellence
bulletConsistently performing at the highest possible level.
Integrity
bulletProviding citizens and each other with the basis for trust, accountability and respect.

Loyalty

bulletDemonstrating respect and support for our administration, organization and each other.
Professionalism
bulletConsistently demonstrating the highest level of leadership, work ethic, appearance and demeanor.
Teamwork
bulletValue people working together to achieve a common goal and creating partnerships to enhance our effectiveness.

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