The mission of the Mill Creek MetroParks Police Department is to provide services to visitors utilizing 
the parks many facilities and open spaces. We are committed to providing a safe
 environment for recreation to all those who use the park. We also have a significant role in preservation of the park as a whole and the education of the community. We will
 accomplish our mission while adhering to our core values outlined below.

Integrity: Our officers will strive to possess the highest level of integrity in all instances. We are committed to doing the right thing.

Service: We understand that we are servants of the public and will keep that in the back of our minds at all times.

Respect: Our staff has a healthy respect for the rights of the individuals we serve. We understand that without that mutual respect we lose the public trust.

Professionalism: We strive to be professional in all situations and make a commitment to continually develop our skills through education and training.

As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve the community; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against abuse or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all to liberty, equality and justice. I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all and will behave in a manner that does not bring discredit to me or to my agency. I will maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed both in my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the law and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.

I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, political beliefs, aspirations, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no
compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never
employing unnecessary force or abuse and never accepting gratuities. I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of service. I will never engage in acts of corruption or bribery, nor will I condone such acts by others. I will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their representatives in the pursuit of justice.

I know that I alone am responsible for my own standard of professional performance and will take every reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve my level of knowledge and competence.

I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession…law enforcement.