Values

We believe integrity is the basis for community trust. Therefore:

• We are honest and truthful.
• We are consistent in our beliefs and actions.
• We hold ourselves to high standards of moral and ethical conduct.
• We are role models for the community.

We believe in the principles embodied in our Constitution. We recognize the authority of federal, state and local laws. Therefore:

• We respect and protect the rights of all citizens.
• We treat all persons fairly and without favoritism.
• We are knowledgeable of the law.
• We enforce the law.
• We obey the law.

We strive for personal and professional excellence. Therefore:

• We do our best every day.
• We have a vision for the future.
• We seek adequate resources:
  • Staffing
  • Equipment
  • Training
  • Salaries
  • Benefits
  • Facilities
• We train and develop employees to their highest potential.
• We are committed to fair and equitable personnel practices.
• We recognize and reward good performance.
• We support reasonable risk-taking and are tolerant of honest mistakes.
• We are receptive to new ideas and to change.
• We work toward realistic, mutually agreed upon goals.
• We meet nationally recognized law enforcement standards.
• We lead by example and demonstrated competence.

We are accountable to each other and to the citizens we serve, who are the ultimate source of our authority. Therefore:

• We communicate openly and honestly among ourselves and with the community.
• We understand the importance of community values and expectations.
• We are responsive to community concerns.
• We manage our resources effectively.
• We thoroughly investigate complaints against our employees.

We believe that cooperation and teamwork will enable us to combine our diverse backgrounds, skills and styles to achieve common goals. Therefore:

• We work as a team.
• We understand our role in achieving Department and City goals and objectives.
• We share our responsibility to serve the citizens of Friendswood with many other agencies and organizations.
• We strive to understand those who disagree with us.
• We seek the help and cooperation of others.
• We seek to resolve conflicts.
• We rely on community support and involvement.

We are most effective when we help identify and solve community problems. Therefore:

• We work to anticipate and prevent problems.
• We give high priority to preventing crime and helping citizens feel safe.
• We actively seek opinions and ideas from others.
• We plan, analyze and evaluate.
• We recognize that crime and disorder are community problems.
• We listen to problems and complaints with empathy and sensitivity.
• We actively seek innovative solutions.

We are capable, caring people who are doing important and satisfying work for the citizens of Friendswood. Therefore:

• We respect, care about, trust and support each other.
• We enjoy our work and take pride in our accomplishments.
• We are disciplined and reliable.
• We balance our professional and personal lives.
• We consult the people who will be affected by our decisions.
• We have a positive, "can do" attitude.
• We cultivate our best characteristics
  • Initiative
  • Enthusiasm
  • Creativity
  • Patience
  • Competence
  • Judgment