Human Life

We revere human life and dignity above all else.

Respect

We respect the cultural and ethnic diversity of the community we serve and protect. We will always strive for sensitivity to, and an understanding of, this diversity.

Constitution    

We believe in the principles embodied in the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Wisconsin. We will provide for the protection of the Constitutional rights of all people whom we come in contact with.

Accountability   

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

Cooperation   

We believe that cooperation among ourselves, members of the community, governmental entities, and other law enforcement agencies will enable us to combine our diverse backgrounds, skills, and styles to achieve common goals.

Excellence

We strive for personal and professional excellence, dedication to duty, and service to the public.

Integrity

We believe that integrity is the basis for personal and public trust.

Loyalty

We are loyal to the community and to the organization we serve. Our loyalty to the community is important because it develops support from the people we serve. By having loyalty to our organization we develop a common purpose and achieve our goals more effectively.

Problem Solving

We are most effective in our work when we identify and solve problems. In this way, we not only help the community we serve and protect, but we make the La Crosse Police Department more efficient and responsive.