Desoto Police Department Core Values
SERVICE
We are empowered individually and collectively to enhance the quality of life in the community by providing high quality police services through professionalism, innovation and partnerships.
PROFESSIONALISM
Our conduct, appearance and demeanor shall display the highest standard of personal and organizational excellence.
INTEGRITY
We will demonstrate the courage to uphold the highest moral and ethical principles including honesty, trust and accountability.
TEAMWORK
We will maintain an environment of cooperation, support, open communication and mutual respect within the department, city and the criminal justice profession.
LEADERSHIP
Organizational and individual commitment to demonstrate vision, direction and motivation daily to ensure organizational goals and objectives are achieved.
ACCOUNTABILITY
A personal choice though empowerment to rise above one's circumstances and demonstrate the ownership necessary for achieving desired results.
EMPOWERMENT
See it, own it, solve it, do it.