We value human life . . .
We expect employees to perform their jobs in a manner which emphasizes the protection of life and minimizes the
risk of unnecessary injury or death to any person.
We value the principles of the constitutions of the United States and the State of Colorado
We value the system of laws which governs us . . .
We respect the dignity and rights of the individual. We are governed by a set of laws, not men; as such, we value
the system of laws of the United States, the State of Colorado, and the County of Boulder. We recognize that our
role as a member of the Executive Branch of government is to uphold the Constitution and laws.
We value the communities we serve . . .
We believe that the purpose of our organizational existence is to serve our communities. We must be open and
responsive to changing conditions and needs, and recognize and respect diversity. We believe it is our
responsibility to keep the peace not only by enforcing the law, but also by working with communities to reduce
problems by identifying and addressing causes. We believe that community and problem oriented policing is an
ongoing process, and not a program with a beginning and an end.
We value the person . . .
We value the diversity of the individual which stems from differences in race, age, sex, religion, sexual
orientation, handicap, or socio-economic status. We will treat all individuals with courtesy, respect, and dignity.
We value organizational excellence . . .
We value a working environment in which individuals working as a team strive for superior professional performance
focused towards achieving the organizational mission and goals.
We value the strength of personal character in our employees . . .
We value open and honest communicators who display high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and
sound judgment. We believe each employee must be a leader in the department and community. We expect employees to
be result-oriented problem solvers who are responsible and accountable.
