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"Our mission is the reduction of the incidence of crime and the improvement of the quality of life in Marlborough Township by making it a place where all people can live safely and without fear." * Impartial enforcement and the intelligent use of discretion in the application of the criminal law to problems of crime and disorder * The prevention of crime and disorder through the use of problem-solving tactics embedded in a community-oriented policing strategy which emphasizes collaboration with other county agencies as well as partnerships with advocacy groups and neighborhood associations. * Respect for the constitutional rights and personal dignity of all people with whom we come in contact. * Openness, accessibility, and the belief that an informed citizenry will be less fearful and better able to participate in the creation of peaceful, accessible public spaces. * Police serve the highest professional quality grounded by our core values of courage, competence, commitment, compassion, integrity, restraint and respect. * Organizational improvement and receptiveness to the need for change in response to the changing needs of an evolving and diverse community. * Courage - We are willing to confront internal and external challenges. We recognize the dangers inherent in our profession and are willing to place the safety of others above our own. * Competence - We are knowledgeable and proficient in the performance of our responsibilities. We assess our actions to improve performance. * Commitment - We pledge to fulfill our missions by being accountable to our community, our department, and to each other. * Compassion - We care about the well-being of all members of our department and community. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. * Integrity - We are committed to the highest standards of honesty and ethical conduct, which are the cornerstones of our profession. We uphold the public trust and our commitment to our core values. * Restraint - We exercise self-discipline and control at all times to model behavior for our peers and community. * Respect - We recognize the authority we hold and will treat others as we would like to be treated. We faithfully, and without bias, honor our obligations to the community. | |