Our Vision:

To be the safest community in Northern Arizona

Our Mission:

To safeguard life and property, reduce crime, and enhance public safety, in collaboration with our community partners and with a commitment to our core values.

Our Core Values:

Integrity – Integrity means to us:

• Be honest – no dishonesty, lying or misrepresentation; report events accurately without slanting details. If you don’t have accurate details, refrain from sharing them.
• Admit mistakes and take corrective action.
• Be transparent – with internal and external stakeholders.
• Do the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason.
• Be the person you would want to work with.

Professionalism – Professionalism means to us:

• Treat everyone with respect and dignity, and value differences.
• Use discretion in the best interest of justice.
• Be a continuous learner.
• Take initiative to solve problems.
• Work hard.
• Set goals and execute plans to accomplish those goals.

Teamwork – Teamwork means to us:

• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Seek first to understand and then be understood.
  • Be polite and direct with your words.
• Be accountable to yourself, your peers, your supervisor, and the Mission of the Payson Police Department.
• Build Trust
  • know the strengths and limitations of your teammates and assume good intentions with them.
  • Work every day to earn the trust and respect of your peers.
  • Seize opportunities to build relationships with other work groups in the department and the Town government, with community groups, and with our citizens during day-to-day interactions.

Service – Service means to us:

• We will anticipate the needs of our partners and of the community.
• We will put their needs before our own.
• We will be innovative and creative as we seek to meet those needs.
• We will be transparent with our internal and external stakeholders.

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