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Chief's Message
On behalf of the police
officers, civilians and volunteers that serve with the Hastings Police
Department, I welcome you to our section of the Hastings Community
Network Home Page. This Web Site offers new and improved ways for
us to interact with the Community and the world, while allowing us to
offer safety and crime prevention information in a timely manner.
-Chief Larry G. Thoren
Our
Motto:
Honor
Pride
Dignity
Our Vision:
Is to provide our
community with excellent police services. The pursuit of this
vision is a journey which never ends.
Our Mission:
To pursue
excellence by working in concert through effective partnerships with our
diverse community to improve the quality of life which provides a safe
and clean environment to all of our citizens and visitors.
Our Values:
Human Life
We value human
life and dignity above all else. We treat all people with courtesy
and respect. We use force only when necessary. We are
compassionate and caring.
Integrity
We believe the
public must have confidence, trust and faith in each of us.
Integrity is the basis for community trust. We are honest and
truthful and hold ourselves to high standards of moral and ethical
conduct. We are role models for our community. We are honest
with the community we serve.
The Law & Constitution
We believe in
the principles of our Constitution. We respect and protect the
rights of all citizens. We treat all persons fairly and without
favoritism. We are knowledgeable of the law, we enforce the law
and we obey the law.
Excellence
Excellence is
a journey, not a destination. We strive for personal and
professional excellence. We do our best and have a vision for the
future. We seek adequate resources to recruit, hire, train and
develop our employees to their highest potential. We conduct
ourselves with dignity and lead by example.
Accountability
We are
accountable to each other and to the citizens we serve; they are
the source of our authority. We communicate openly and honestly
among ourselves and with our community. We acknowledge our
mistakes and are open to constructive criticism. We manage our
resources effectively. We thoroughly investigate complaints
against our employees.
Cooperation
We work as a
team. We understand our role in achieving department and community
goals. We seek the help and cooperation of others. We seek
to resolve conflicts. We rely on community support and
involvement. We work in concert with others.
Problem Solving
We work to anticipate and prevent problems. We give a high
priority to preventing crime and helping citizens feel safe. We
engage the community to solve problems. We plan, analyze, and
evaluate. We recognize that crime is a community problem. We
listen to problems and complaints with empathy and sensitivity. We
seek innovative solutions.
Our Employees
We are capable, caring people who are doing important and satisfying
work for the citizens and visitors of Hastings. We respect, trust,
support and care about each other. We enjoy our work and take
pride in our accomplishments. We are disciplined and reliable.
We keep our perspective and sense of humor. We balance our
professional and personal lives. We have a positive "can do" and
"we care" attitude.
Our Community
We value our community, all of its citizens and visitors. We are
committed to the values of our community and improving the quality of
life within Hastings.
Last Updated
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 21:19
Webmaster: Dave Kempf
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