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| Enforce the laws and ordinances of the State and Country. Safeguard life and property. Prevent and detect crime and victimization. Preserve the peace. Protect the rights of all citizens. |
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| The social principles, goals or standards held or accepted by an individual, class, society, etc. |
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| Provide guidance and direction for decision making and set standards for appropriate employee behavior. Values serve as a foundation for all Departmental activities. |
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| We uphold the public trust by being honest. We maintain the highest standards of ethical and moral character. |
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| We treat everyone with respect and dignity in an unbiased manner. We protect constitutional rights through impartial enforcement of the law. |
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| We provide dedicated and compassionate assistance by promoting leadership, cooperation and creativity. We aspire to improve the quality of life with partnership with the community. |
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| A code of values which guides our choices and actions and determines the purpose and course of our lives. |
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| Departmental chain of command |
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| -Chief - Colonel - Major - Captain - Lieutenant - Sergeant - Corporal - Detective/ Officer first class - Officer |
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| Manages, directs and controls the police department to ensure public safety and quality of life for citizens. |
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| - 2 Gold Stars on shirt collar/jacket - Commands the entire police department |
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| - Gold spread eagle - Commands a bureau |
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| - Gold leaf on collar - Commands a division |
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| - 2 Gold bars of shirt collar - Commands a precinct or section |
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| - One Gold bar on collar - Commands a unit or a shift |
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| - 3 chevrons worn on the sleeves - Supervises a squad or team |
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| - 2 chevrons on sleeve - A supervisor who often acts as the squad supervisor |
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| Police Officer first class |
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| - Silver/blue chevron insignia pins on collar - Many responsibilities including handling calls for service, effecting arrests, issuing citations and enforcing laws |
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| Responsibilities include handling calls for service, effecting arrests, issuing citations and enforcing laws |
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