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Mission Statement

The Mission of the Medford Police Department is to create a proactive partnership with the citizens of Medford by providing quality policing in partnership with the community, thereby improving the overall quality of life.

Successful organizations owe their achievements to a sound set of beliefs and values. These beliefs and values are an integral part of an organizations daily operation. The Medford Police Department subscribes to the following set of governing values which clearly state the department’s beliefs as an agency.

We place the highest value on the life and safety of all people.

We value individual rights and the human dignity of all. We act with fairness, restraint, and impartiality in carrying out our duties.

We are a proactive, problem solving agency that strives to serve all with compassion and empathy.

We are committed to providing the highest quality of professional law enforcement services with the goal of enhancing the quality of life for all within our community.

We have compassion for victims of crime.

As members of the community, we have respect for and promote the diversity of our community. We advocate for social and other supportive services for victims, youth, and others involved in the criminal justice system.