We will consistently treat all
people in this community and within our Department with dignity,
compassion and without prejudice. Objective, impartial decisions
and policies are the foundation of our interactions.
OUR VALUES
As leaders in our community, we are committed
to law enforcement professionalism through:
INTEGRITY
We will strive to uphold the public trust by
being honest, competent, and consistent in our beliefs and
actions. We will hold ourselves accountable to the highest
standards of moral and ethical conduct.
PRIDE
We will, as members of our Department, take
pride in ourselves, our profession, and our community. Working
as a team, we will strive to be role models for our community
by enthusiastically excelling in quality performance.
RESPECT
We recognize the value of our unique cultural
diversity and treat all people with kindness, tolerance, and
dignity.
FAIRNESS
The Deerfield Police Department will commit
its resources, in partnership with the community, to promote
a safe and secure environment, free from crime and the fear
of crime, to maintain order, to provide for the safe and expeditious
flow of traffic and, to enhance the quality of life for the
citizens of Deerfield through a sensitive, caring and creative
police service.
