Organizational Goals and Objectives

Goal 1 (all bureaus)

Protect the community by preventing and reducing crime and violence.

• Reduce the threat/incidence of crime.
• Develop strategies and implement resources to respond to terrorism.
• Develop and support innovative community based programs aimed at reducing crime and violence.
• Develop and promote effective partnerships with community groups to respond to community needs and expectations, and foster community support.

Goal 2 (Jail/Court)

Provide for the safe, humane and secure confinement of persons in custody.

• Provide for safe, secure and humane confinement of detained persons awaiting trial or sentencing, and the sentenced population.
• Maintain and operate correction facilities in a safe, secure, humane and efficient manner.
• Ensure sufficient and cost effective operations in the correction facilities.
• Provide services and programs to facilitate inmates successful return into the community.

Goal 3 (all bureaus)

Ensure efficient, consistent and safe function of the criminal justice system.

• Ensure the integrity and safe and secure operations of the judicial system by protecting judges and other participants in court proceedings.
• Protect crime victims rights and assist in moving them through the criminal justice system.
• Ensure the appearance of defendants for judicial proceedings or confinement through secure transportation.

Goal 4 (all bureaus)

Ensure respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence and accountability in the management and conduct of our workforce and services.

• Promote core values of respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence in our workforce.
• Provide efficient and cost effective use of resources to ensure public trust and confidence.
• Improve integrity and security of computer systems and make more effective use of information technology.
• Strengthen human resource recruitment and performance to ensure a skilled and diverse workforce committed to achieving excellence.
• Improve organizational effectiveness and operational efficiency of the workforce.
• Provide timely and consistent services.
• Provide accessible, accurate, easy to use and current information to meet planning and operational needs.
• Ensure adequate resources are available to meet responsibilities and achieve excellence.

Core Values: Respect Integrity Teamwork Excellence

What we believe and what we stand for.

Respect (tolerance, civility, professionalism, cooperation)

• The rights and dignity of all persons are protected.
• We promote mutual accountability between this agency and the community.
• All contacts are conducted with courtesy and compassion.
• We value and promote diversity at all levels.

Integrity (trust, accountability, responsibility for public safety outcomes, incorporating honesty in the process of making all decisions)

• Protection of life and property with uncompromising integrity is our highest priority.
• We hold ourselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics.

Teamwork (leadership, support, trust, cooperation, collaboration)

• A clearly defined and shared sense of purpose and commitment is embraced by our workforce.
• We promote and encourage the development of professional and communication competencies.
• We work in partnership to achieve our agency goals and objectives.

Excellence (service, partnerships, workforce, ingenuity)

• Excellence in service delivery is our priority.
• Partnerships are encouraged and cultivated to enhance delivery of services.
• Continuous review of policies, procedures and operations is the standard.
• Innovation and technology are maximized for efficient and effective delivery of services.
• We cultivate a motivated and competent workforce to deliver services to the community.
• We strive to enhance external and internal communication.