Vision, Mission, Values
The Kingston Police is dedicated to serving and protecting those within the Kingston community through proactive community-based and problem-solving policing. We strive to achieve this policing model while providing the highest level of professionalism through our core vision, mission and values.
Our Vision
To establish the Kingston Police as an exemplary organization by inspiring public confidence, professionalism, accountable policing and increased safety demonstrated through trusting relationships with partner agencies and the diverse members of the Kingston community.
Our Mission
Kingston Police, in partnership with the community, serves, supports, and protects the safety of everyone in the City of Kingston.
Our Values
- Respect
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Partnership
- Leadership
- Excellence
In the conduct of their services, the members of the Kingston Police value:
- the right of all individuals in our community to be treated with understanding, compassion, dignity, and respect
- the rule of law and its fair, impartial, and sensitive application
- a work environment that recognizes the contribution of all employees and promotes respect, understanding, accessibility, communication, cooperation, and trust
- our commitment to working with, and in, the community to identify and solve problems, prevent crime, and resolve conflict
- the importance of providing assistance to victims of crime;
- continuous improvement and our desire to consistently provide more effective services
- effective, efficient, and sound economic management of our human, physical, technological, and financial resources
- a timely response to emergency situations.