Mission Statement

OUR MISSION:

To serve the people of Nassau County and to provide safety and improved quality of life in our communities through excellence in policing.

OUR VALUES:

The beliefs that guide our Department and our own behavior.

LOYALTY

We care about the people and the communities we serve.

We are proud of the Department and the services we provide.

We recognize the importance of all Department members and treat each other with fairness, loyalty, and respect.

 

INTEGRITY

We obey the law and respect the human dignity of all people.

We are committed to honesty and ethical behavior in all our actions.

We accept individual responsibility and accountability for our actions and decisions.

FAIRNESS

We are dedicated to protecting the rights of all people.

We believe all people deserve impartial and effective service from the Department.

We are committed to fairness, strength, respect, and compassion in our interactions with the people we serve.

EXCELLENCE

We are committed to excellence in the service we provide.

We are committed to excellence in the communities we serve.

We are committed to excellence in our personal performance and professionalism.

OUR VISION:

A statement of the expectations we have for the Department and ourselves as members of the Department.

 

THE DEPARTMENT AND COMMUNITY

In our vision for the future of the Department and the Community we strive to:

  • Maintain and enhance the confidence and trust of the people we serve.
  • Continually strengthen and expand the partnerships between the police and the communities we serve.
  • Maximize community participation in identifying problems, developing solutions, and establishing relevant     Department priorities and policies.
  • Effectively resolve problems of the communities we serve while protecting life and property.

 

THE DEPARTMENT AND SERVICE

In our vision for the future of the Department and its services, we strive to:

  • Maintain and enhance the Department's tradition of excellence in police service to the community.
  • Recognize the need for change aimed at developing innovative, effective and cost-efficient methods to deliver police service and to resolve problems.
  • Seek community feedback and input on the quality and effectiveness of police services.
  • Continually pursue excellence.

 

 

THE DEPARTMENT AND ITS MEMBERS

In our vision for the future of the Department and its members we strive for:

  • Involvement of all members at all levels in identifying and resolving problems.
  • Dedicated, well trained, well equipped, and well led members achieving excellent results through excellence in policing.
  • Professional development for each member of the Department.
  • Mutual respect among all Department members.