Mission Statement

MISSION STATEMENT

It is the Mission of the Saugerties Police Department that we provide high quality service in the pursuit of preserving peace, while protecting life and property, and safeguarding individual liberties.To fulfil this Mission, we must formulate, develop, and maintain a partnership with our community members through compassion, integrity and professionalism.We recognize that our responsibility to be role models by building trust, deducing crime, promoting diversity, while providing a safe environment to enhance the quality of life for those we serve.

VISION STATEMENT

To be a premier law enforcement agency.That we become a diverse, highly qualified cadre of professionals, guided in core values.That we provide a safe community while protecting civil liberties, through partnerships with our community members.As an agency, we aspire to provide exceptional public safety, create an excellent work environment, and develop and outstanding team.

CORE VALUES

The members of the Saugerties Police Department recognize that it is our responsibility to perform our tasks and duties with respect and integrity, in a fair and professional manner.  It is the responsibility of all of our members to perform their duties in accordance within the mission, vision and values of the Department.

  1. We value the opportunity to provide service in a manner which is fair, courteous, responsive and efficient.  An attitude of respect and the protection of the worth, dignity and rights of all we service is the foundation of our law enforcement organization.
  2. Ethical behavior is the cornerstone of public trust.  For police to maintain trust, it must constantly demonstrate that its partnership with the community will be fair, objective, and securely rooted in consistently applied ethical principles.  Members of the Saugerties Police Department are expected to demonstrate, through actions and words, that the best interest of the public is always on the forefront of their decisions.
  3. We provide clear reasoning for our decisions, take responsibility for our actions, and actively learn from our mistakes.
  4. We value having a clear sense of commitment, perspective and direction.  They are developed by creating an environment that encourages teamwork, innovation, and constant evaluation.  The professional attitude is dedicated to quality, timeliness and excellence in our service to the community.