PULLMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT

LONG RANGE PLAN RESULTS

2009 - 2013

MISSION:  The Mission of the Pullman Police Department is to develop and maintain a strong partnership with our community to enhance the quality of life of all persons.

CORE MISSIONS

Core missions of the Pullman Police Department have three sources, (1) the political body of the City of Pullman, (2) Pullman Police Department members and (3) the community members.  The core missions are not in any order of importance.  Core missions will be the basis for the use of the CompStat process.

POLICE OPERATIONS

Ø  Reduce traffic accidents through high visibility traffic enforcement.

Ø  Traffic Enforcement in publicly perceived problem areas.

Ø  Liquor law enforcement to reduce crimes of assault, burglary and vandalism.

Ø  Enforcement of parking violations.

Ø  Enforcement of animal control violations.

Ø  Enforcement of noise violations.

Ø  Investigation and rapid resolution of reported crimes.

Ø  DUI enforcement.

Ø  Crime prevention and public education efforts.

Ø  Enforcement of drug and narcotic law violations.

SPECIAL OPERATIONS

Ø  Responsible for major investigations that require special expertise or that require time commitments beyond the capability of patrol officers.

Ø  Work with other jurisdictions to enforce drug/narcotic laws.

Ø  Provide D.A.R.E. education and public school related investigations.

Ø  Managing criminal intelligence.

Ø  Pre-charging report review of reports for legal sufficiency.

Ø  Crime prevention and public education efforts.

Ø  Liaison with other criminal justice related agencies.

Ø  Liaison with Community Groups.

Ø  Obtaining and coordinating grants.

Ø  Employment background investigations.

Ø  Gambling enforcement.

SUPPORT SERVICES

Ø  Assist, in a timely manner, members of the public and police officers in obtaining information.

Ø  Keep the local area network operational and upgraded as needed.

Ø  Security of police records and information.

Ø  Timely and accurate transcriptions.

Ø  Keeping records information updated and organized.

Ø  Building security and maintenance.

Ø  Processing and security of evidence and property.

Ø  Maintaining an inventory of supplies and equipment.

Ø  Code enforcement administrative functions.

Ø  Enforcement of animal control violations.

Ø  Monitoring the holding facility.

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

Ø Members of the Pullman Police Department accept their role as fact finders and seekers of truth.

Ø Members of the Pullman Police Department are committed to a high degree of professionalism and quality of service, demonstrated through competency, accountability and pride in work.

Ø Members of the Pullman Police Department are supportive of diversity and treat all people with dignity, respect, attention, fairness, and understanding and are impartial in the performance of their duties.

Ø Members of the Pullman Police Department are committed to clear, open and honest communication that promotes unity, productivity and understanding.

Ø Members of the Pullman Police Department value public trust, and recognize the importance of maintaining that trust through ethical behavior, honesty and integrity.

Ø Members of the Pullman Police Department exemplify moral courage.

Ø Members of the Pullman Police Department are committed to improve personal knowledge and abilities through continuing education and training.

Ø Members of the Pullman Police Department are committed to being responsive to community priorities and needs.

Ø Members of the Pullman Police Department are committed to honor in our lives, courage during adversity, and commitment to our profession.

STRATEGY I:          Reduce unsafe conditions and the opportunities for criminal actions.

The Pullman Police Department recognizes that prevention of crime and accidents requires involvement and participation from all elements of the community.  The Pullman Police Department subscribes to the Community Policing philosophy.  This philosophy means that the police department is only one element of the community.  The Pullman Police Department recognizes that the community’s trust and confidence in the department depends on communication.  Enhancing public confidence, elevating public trust, maintaining a strong partnership with the community, using resources of the Pullman Police Advisory Committee and a cadre of volunteers and cooperating with all news media are important elements of this strategy. The Pullman Police Department will utilize all available resources to inform the community including the citizens’ academy, new technology such as computers, the internet and the TUFF anonymous tip line.

 In order to provide the public information and assistance, the Pullman Police Department is committed to the researching of possible aspects of crime and accident prevention techniques, approaches, concepts and application.  The Pullman Police Department will evaluate this information for applicability to Pullman and train personnel to the highest levels applicable to Pullman. The department will aggressively seek concepts that increase the visibility of police officers in the community.  The department will provide the public with crime prevention information and provide for crime prevention education.

The Pullman Police Department will work with any and all elements of the community and will work with and use as a resource other city departments and community organizations in problem solving efforts.

GOAL I: Develop ways to provide more “positive police contacts” particularly among the young people of our community