Vision

We are committed to working together, within the Department, in a problem solving partnership with communities, government agencies, private groups and individuals to fight crime and improve the quality of life for the people of San Diego.

Values

The principles upon which we base our policing are:

Human Life - The protection of human life is our highest priority.

Ethics - We will demonstrate integrity and honor in all our actions.

Crime Fighting - Our efforts to address neighborhood problems will be based on a Partnership with the community.

Valuing People - We will treat each other with dignity and respect, protecting the rights and well-being of all individuals.

Loyalty - We will be loyal to the community, to the department and its members, and to the standards of our profession.

Open Communication - We will listen to one another's opinions and concerns.

Fairness - Our decisions will be based on common sense, and will be balanced, moral, legal, and without personal favoritism.

Diversity - We appreciate one another's differences and recognize that our unique skills, knowledge, abilities and backgrounds bring strength and caring to our organization.

Mission

Our mission is to maintain peace and order by providing the highest quality police services in response to community needs by:
Apprehending Criminals
Developing Partnerships
Respecting Individuals