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Mission Statement
MISSION STATEMENT
The Shorewood Police Department recognizes that a pro-active approach to crime prevention
and crime reduction is the highest priority. To obtain this the Shorewood Police Department will
partner with the community to preserve peace, reduce fear, and make Shorewood a safe place
to live, work, shop and play. The Shorewood Police Department is committed to working with
the community to solve problems and achieve positive outcomes.
Core Values
Leadership: We are committed in leading the law enforcement profession by setting a mark of
excellence in everything that we do, providing world-class service and providing the leadership
to make the Shorewood the place where all want to live, work, shop and play.
Integrity: Committing ourselves to elevated standards of trust, responsibility and honesty while
promoting justice in a fair and impartial manner
Pride: We pride ourselves on our commitment to maintaining the public trust and respect
through a commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics and standards. We are committed
to respecting the rights and human dignity of all and the value of all members of the community
and department
Professionalism: We are proud of our profession and will ensure that our staff is dedicated,
highly trained and capable of handling the daily demands of the law enforcement profession.
Accountability: To promote public trust by upholding our obligations to the Community and
Department
Vigilance: To be alert to issues and problems impacting our community
Service: We strive to provide a positive and exceptional response to the law enforcement
needs of our community
Teamwork: We foster collaboration with our employees and the community in order to achieve
shared goals and objectives
Honesty: We are truthful and open in our interactions with each other and with members of our
community
Dedication: We are dedicated to provide the highest quality of service in a consistent manner
that emphasizes effectiveness, efficiency and innovation. We are dedicated to empower our
employees to take risks, expand horizons, and always pursue excellence