Police Mission and Values

Mission Statement

The Columbia Falls Police Department, as a part of, and empowered by the community, is committed to protect the lives, property and rights of all people, to maintain order, and to enforce the law impartially. We will provide quality police service and partnership with other members of the community. To fulfill our mission, we will strive to attain the highest degree of ethical behavior and professional conduct at all times.

Statement of Fundamental Values

Accountability

We recognize that, as member and representative of this organization, we are the Columbia Falls Police Department. We are accountable for our actions and omissions.

Achievement

We apply quality to everything we do and consistently reach for a higher level of excellence. We constantly strive for results. We work to ensure that our responsibilities are met and that the community’s needs are satisfied.

Commitment

We are proactive members of this organization and community. We are self-directed and self-motivated. We identify problems and develop and implement solutions to improve our quality of life.

Compassion

We treat people with fairness, dignity and compassion. We are responsible to the needs of others. We are civil at all times and courteous when possible.

Cooperation

We are supportive of those we work with, those we work for and those who work for us.

Innovation

We continually search for new, creative, and improved methods of doing business. We ensure that all options are examined. We reduce internal bureaucracy and redundancy.