We, the members of the Oregon City Police Department, are committed to providing quality public safety services to our unique community. It is our duty to maintain public order, protecting lives and property, while preserving the legal rights of all individuals and recognizing and respecting the diversity of our community. In pursuit of our overall mission, we are dedicated to maintaining and improving on the high standard of safety and livability that exists in our community, so that residents and visitors alike continue to feel safe and secure, and do not live in fear of becoming victims of crime.

We are committed to the philosophy of Community Oriented Policing. By developing community partnerships our department and community become empowered to solve problems and seek creative solutions. This often will involve helping citizens with problems that may go beyond the traditional range of police duties. Through involvement and visibility in our community we are better able to adapt and respond to changing community standards and needs. We have a responsibility to help deter crime through pro-active programs that emphasize education, prevention and cooperation.

It is our vision to be identified as a model law enforcement agency; a leader in the field which others seek to emulate. A full-service department that is innovative, caring and compassionate, committed to excellence and diversity, progressive and professional. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest ethical standards as embraced in the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics. We strive to be an agency that presents a professional image, welcomes change and evolution, and takes advantage of technological advances that enhance our efficient delivery of services.

Our personal and organizational values demand a work environment that is based on trust and mutual respect, and encourages communication and the expression of differing opinions. As an organization, we are committed to recruiting and retaining quality employees, providing career development, training, and educational opportunities so that each of us has the tools and information available that enables us to do the best possible job.

We believe it is important to be a positive influence in our community, to lead by example, and be a role model for our youth. We are proud of our 150 years of police service to our community and are dedicated to providing for its safety in the new millennium.