Values_Statement

San Luis Obispo Police Department San Luis Obispo PD CA Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/10/31, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by San Luis Obispo Police DepartmentValues Statement - 1VALUES STATEMENT Professional Values We, the members of the San Luis Obispo Police Department, are committed to the highest standards of professional integrity. Our decisions and actions are guided by these principles: Service We are committed to providing quality, courteous service to all members of our diverse community. We will respond to the needs of our citizens with sensitivity, treating each person with respect and fairness. We will work with the community toward our common goal of preserving the quality of life in San Luis Obispo. We are dedicated to maintaining a well-trained and highly effective organization, pursuing our work with a sense of enjoyment, pride, and ambition. Accountability We will evaluate our actions and act responsibly, both individually and collectively. In so doing, we will ensure that our behavior enhances our credibility with those we serve. We will lead by example, and demand of each other the highest standards of professional ethics. Teamwork We are dedicated to working together in a spirit of shared responsibility and cooperative effort, while recognizing individual accomplishments for their contribution to the team. Progressiveness We are dedicated to personal and organizational growth through education, training, and evaluation. We will pride ourselves in displaying the professionalism that is the result of our commitment to shared values, and a clear sense of direction and perspective. We will challenge the future with creative leadership, and with a spirit of optimism and innovation. "Service, Pride, Integrity"