Chelsea Police Department 2012 Annual Report | Page 7

The Mission We, the members of the Chelsea Police Department, are Committed, take Pride and are Dedicated to the needs of our community in the delivery of quality police services in an effective, responsive and professional manner. Recognizing and accepting our responsibility to maintain order while affording dignity and respect to each and every individual that we encounter. Our objective is to improve the quality of life through community and interagency partnerships to thereby promote a safe and secure community for all.

Values We, the members of the Chelsea Police Department, are dedicated police professionals committed to the community we serve, sensitive to the needs and wants of our citizens, holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of excellence and integrity and treating all citizens that we encounter with respect and dignity.

Vision, To optimize the efficient use of police resources, the Chelsea Police Department maintains a balance between responding quickly and professionally to all forms of crime, emergencies, and homeland security concerns while also actively engaging the community we serve in setting priorities for the Department as well as collaborating on problem solving and crime prevention efforts and approaches.

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