Mission & Values

Mission Statement

The members of the Platteville Police Department are committed to improving the quality of life and safety in our community by delivering caring, equitable and professional services to everyone we serve.

In addition to formally recognized legal and administrative requirements, the Platteville Police Department is driven by a set of core values we hold in the highest regard. These values guide our department and the behavior of our employees.

To ensure we fulfill our mission, we, the members of the Platteville Police Department, are committed to these values that guide our everyday decisions:

Organizational Values

Human Life: We believe nothing is more valuable than human life. We will defend it to the end using the minimum amount of force necessary.

Integrity: We will hold ourselves to the highest moral principles to maintain the public's trust.

Professionalism: We shall serve the community with the utmost respect by demonstrating humility, competence and compassion.

Continuous Improvement: Through training, education and interaction with the community we will continuously improve the services we provide.