Police Officer at Newport News Police Department - Newport News, Virginia, United States
Newport News Police Department, a nationally accredited law enforcement agency, has an authorized complement of 440 sworn officers and 153 non-sworn personnel making it the fourth largest municipal police department in Virginia.Integrity - We serve with integrity, by determining what is right and acting on that determination, even at personal cost, whether in public or private.Citizen Participation - We solicit and accept input from citizens when developing police activities and programs.Commitment - We are vigilant in our responsibility to provide effective, efficient and professional police services.Accountability - We are an organization of empowered employees, all of whom are responsible for what they say and do.Communication - We foster an exchange of thoughts, ideals and information in an open, receptive and positive manner, throughout the organization.Courtesy - We perform our duties in a polite and respectful manner.Teamwork - We support a team environment that encourages individual contributions and recognizes group accomplishments.Innovation - We encourage employees to seek new methods of improving police services.Our Heritage - We value and honor all who serve with us. We cherish the memories of those who have served before us, especially those who have given the ultimate sacrifice.VisionTo take a leading role in making Newport News a place where people want to live, work and play.MissionTo work in partnership with citizens and government to provide excellence in police services.MottoCommitted to our community.The Newport News Police Department has the responsibility of safely and securely maintaining the City's law enforcement obligations. The number one goal is reducing crime and providing a safe environment for the citizens of Newport News.(** Social Media Policy: https://www.nnva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/242/1410-PDF?bidId=**)