APD Annual Reports - 2017 Annual Report | Page 27

PILLAR 1: BUILDING TRUST AND LEGITIMACY: The Arlington Police Department engages in community policing every day to prevent crime, build trust and strengthen relationships. The department works in partnership with its residents, citizen volunteers and the business community to reduce crime. When it comes to public safety, nothing is more important than trust and mutual respect between police officers and the community we serve and protect. PILLAR 2: POLICY AND OVERSIGHT: The Arlington Police Department is at the forefront of policy development. We work to ensure that our policies provide a solid foundation for safety and effectiveness for our officers while reflecting our community’s value