THE DEPARTMENT AND COMMUNITY In our vision for the future of the Department and the Community we strive to: * Maintain and enhance the confidence and trust of the people we serve. * Continually strengthen and expand the partnerships between the police and the communities we serve. * More fully involve the community in identifying problems, developing solutions, and establishing relevant Department priorities and policies. * Effectively resolve problems of the communities we serve while protecting life and property. THE DEPARTMENT AND SERVICE In our vision for the future of the Department and its services, we strive to: * Maintain and enhance the Department's tradition of excellence in police service to the community. * Recognize the need for change aimed at developing innovative, effective and cost-effective ways to deliver police service and to resolve problems. * Seek community feedback and input on the quality and effectiveness of police services. * Continually pursue excellence.