Mission and Values Statement

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Durham Police Department is to improve the quality of life by preserving the peace and safety of the community through the formation of partnerships, creating positive interaction between the public and the police while continuing to serve the unique needs of the Durham community.

Values Statement

The Durham Police Department consists of dedicated professionals who are committed to a team environment, creatively solving problems. We believe in:

• The Value of human life
• The courage to do what is right
• Accountability to ourselves and to our community
• Fairness, compassion and approachability in the performance of our duties
• Continuous improvement