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ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE GENERAL ORDER Effective Date: March 29, 2019  Amends - GO 2.1.1 ( December 18, 2015 ) Number: 2.1.1 Distribution: All Personnel Review Month: May Reviewing Authority: SSD / Quality Assurance Subject: Philosophy This order consists of the following: 1. Purpose 2. Policy 3. Procedures 1. Purpose This policy expresses the agency’s principles and values, which guide employees in their professional activities. 2. Policy It is the policy of the agency that all personnel abide by the code of ethics described in this directive and to provide a philosophical framework for its employees through its mission and vision statements and guiding principles. 3. Procedures 1. Mission Statement The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is committed to ex cellence in law enforcement, reducing crime and the fear of crime, ensuring the safety of our residents and visitors, while enhancing trust through community engagement. 2. Values 1. Reduce Crime Reduce crime, the fear of crime, and keep our residents and vis itors safe 2. Trust and Transparency Work diligently to enhance trust through transparency and community engagement 3. Dignity and Respect Treat all members of the public with dignity and respect 4. Community Demonstrate a strong commitment to the communities we serve and enhance quality of life throughout Orange County 2.1.1, Page 2 of 2 5. Integrity Maintain the highest levels of integrity and professionalism while delivering excellent service 6. Safety and Wellness Incorporate the best training, equipment, and programs for the safet y, health, and wellness of all employees 3. Principles 1. Integrity We have integrity. We adhere to the highest moral and ethical standards. We are honest and sincere in dealing with each other and the community. We have the courage to uphold these principles and are proud that they guide us in all we do. 2. Respect We show respect. We recognize the value of our unique cultural diversity and treat all people with kindness, tolerance, and dignity. We cherish and protect the rights, liberties, and freedoms of all as granted by the constitutions and law of the United States and the State of Florida. 3. Fairness We act with fairness. Objective, impartial decisions and policies are the foundation of our interactions. We are consistent in our treatment of all persons. Our actions are tempered with reason and equity. 4. Courage We demonstrate courage. This is accomplished through our willingness to confront society’s most dangerous situations. We recognize the ever present dangers of our assignments and we are able to respond confidently and courageously as a result of our training and commitment to the community we serve.