Our mission is to help create an environment whereby the quality of life can be improved for those we serve. This mission includes prevention, intervention and repression of crime; the timely apprehension of criminal offenders; recovery of property and the return of such to the rightful owner; educating the general public to the role of the police in their community; and active participation in activities that better individuals, as well as the community as a whole. Our mission must be carried out while we remain true to our Oaths, protective of Constitutional Liberties and respectful of basic human dignities.