Vision, Mission, Strategic Goals & Code of Ethics
Vision
To be the leader among public safety agencies in the Commonwealth of
Virginia through our commitment to providing high quality services to
citizens.
Mission
The Mission of the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office is to professionally
and efficiently serve and protect the citizens of the County in accordance
with the United States Constitution, constitution of Virginia, Federal
and State Laws and the ordinances of Chesterfield County. Specifically,
the Sheriff's Office will strive to promote pride and respect for the
judicial system through the proficient service of civil process, a safe
environment to conduct court proceedings, and the safe and secure detention
of those persons entrusted to the Sheriff's custody.
Strategic Goals
1. To enhance the safety of the community.
2. To earn the respect and support of the citizens of Chesterfield County
by serving them with honesty, integrity, pride and professionalism.
3. To promote and maintain an innovative and efficient organization.
4. To maintain a qualified, diverse and professional workforce that
is our most valuable resource in accomplishing our mission.
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve the community;
to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception,
the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against
violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all
to liberty, equality and justice. I will keep my private life unsullied
as an example to all and will behave in a manner that does not bring
discredit to me, or my agency. I will maintain courageous calm in the
face of danger, scorn, or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly
mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both
my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws
of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear
of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity
will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance
of my duty.
I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices,
political beliefs, aspirations, animosities, or friendships influence
my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution
of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without
fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force
or violence and never accepting gratuities.
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and
I accept it as a public truth to be held as long as I am true to the
ethics of police service. I will never engage in acts of corruption or
bribery, nor will I condone such acts by other law enforcement officers.
I will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their representatives
in the pursuit of justice.
I know that I alone am responsible for my own standard of professional
performance and will take every reasonable opportunity to enhance and
improve my level of knowledge and competence.
I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating
myself before God to my chosen profession...Law Enforcement.
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