The Mission of the La Center Police Department

• Safeguarding and protecting those who live, work, visit and commute in La Center, by providing a professional, proactive level of law enforcement service

• Upholding the highest standard of performance, behavior and ethics through our conduct, appearance and demeanor

• Seeking effective solutions to issues through a partnership with the community

• Accepting future challenges by learning and developing new skills and techniques to provide the highest quality of service

The Values of the La Center Police Department

Integrity:
We will exhibit an unwavering commitment to Honesty, Accountability, Trust, Loyalty and Ethical Behavior.

Teamwork:
We will work together, displaying and promoting the characteristics of Respect, Communication, Cooperation, Reliability, Openness and Flexibility to more effectively accomplish our mission.

Excellence:
We will provide the highest levels of Professionalism, Dedication, Responsiveness and Impartiality in the performance of our duties, with the attitude that all tasks will receive our best effort.