Mission Statement

Our Mission
 

The prime function of the Ridgefield Police Department is to protect life, liberty and property, to preserve the peace and public order, to prevent and repress crime, to detect violations of law and to apprehend violators and prosecute those apprehended. The prime function shall be accomplished through service to our community in providing safety and an improved quality of life, by developing community partnerships and excellence in policing reinforced through the three pillars of character and strength: Integrity, Courage and Justice.

Integrity:
We obey the Law and respect the human dignity of all people. We are committed to honesty and ethical behavior in all our actions. We accept individual responsibility and accountability for our actions and decisions.

We are dedicated to excellence in service to our Community and to our fellow Officers. We are committed to excellence in our personal performance and professionalism seeking justice in all our efforts.

Justice:
We use justice as the center pillar of strength and character, tirelessly enforcing all Laws and Ordinances with justice as our goal. We are fair and loyal to our Community in our pursuit of justice.

We seek justice through fairness, strength, respect and compassion in our interactions with the people we serve.

Courage:
We are courageous in our pursuit of justice, using integrity as our guide.

We have the strength to withstand unethical pressure, fear or danger.

We are courageous in protecting our Community and the people we serve.

We are courageous in supporting our fellow Officers as we pursue justice.

We will never betray our badge, the symbol of our office.

We have the courage to hold ourselves accountable for our actions and others accountable for their actions.

We courageously uphold the Constitution of the United States of America, the State of Connecticut and the Laws and Ordinances of the Town of Ridgefield.