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The City of Temple Police Department is dedicated to providing outstanding professional services through
community partnerships that build trust, reduce crime, create a safe environment, protect the
constitutional rights of our citizens, and enhance the quality of life within our community.
Our Core Values...
Professionalism
We strive to use the most advanced skills and methods to provide a variety of law enforcement services.
We will be courteous, knowledgeable, honest, fair, and understanding to all our customers.
We maintain our image through appearance and demeanor, in a manner that reflects positively on
the Temple Police Department and the City we serve.
Respect
For all citizens, each other, and for differing points of view, regardless of age, race, gender, appearance,
individual beliefs, or lifestyles.
Integrity
We serve in ways that bring honor to the police profession by building trust, confidence, and respect with the
general public. We pledge to treat all people fairly and to fully uphold the constitutional rights
of all individuals we encounter.
Service
We serve the public by responding in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner.
We will work together with citizens, organizations, and other agencies to proactively solve
community problems and to maintain a safe environment. We give dedication to the organization,
each other, our families, and the citizens we serve. We are dedicated to working in partnership with
the community and each other to reduce crime, improve quality of life and enhance customer service.
Teamwork
We work cooperatively together and with other public safety officials respecting and supporting each
other's roles and responsibilities. We encourage and recognize creativity and initiative that
further the goals of the City of Temple and its Police Department.
