Vision, Mission & Values

Mission Statement

To proudly serve the City of Tustin with integrity, professionalism, and compassion by delivering exceptional service, embracing innovation, and building trust through community engagement.

Vision Statement

To have a safe and connected Tustin, we will remain proactive in our community partnerships with innovative thinking, employee development, self-discipline, and legitimate leadership.

Value Statement

For the Tustin Police Department to maintain public trust, we must constantly demonstrate that our partnership with the community will be objective and securely rooted in consistently applied ethical principles. As an organization, our principal goals are the preservation and protection of human life, and propose to fairly and impartially carry out the Mission of the Department with P.R.I.D.E. These values encompass:

• Partnership - We take pride in developing relationships with the people we serve.
• Respect - We respect and value the dignity and worth of all persons, recognizing that diversity enriches our community.
• Innovation - We will remain an innovative and progressive organization through leadership, education and technology in partnership with the community we serve.
• Dedication - We hold an individual’s right to constitutional protection sacred and place the highest value on preserving life. We are accountable and responsive to the community that we serve.
• Excellence - We will strive for excellence through the effective and efficient use of resources, and promote teamwork and the empowerment of employees at all levels.