Mission Statement            

The mission of the Chula Vista Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in the City by:

Treating all persons with respect, dignity and fairness.

Providing professional and proactive police service.

Managing resources effectively.

Encouraging community partnerships to meet current and future challenges.

Values Statement

Honesty & Integrity
Honesty and integrity are paramount to our profession and is expected of all employees. Honesty produces an environment of trust. Integrity produces an atmosphere of credibility. Honesty and integrity nurture an open and safe organization for all.

Leadership
We demonstrate leadership in our community and to our profession. We share a vision to improve the quality of life in Chula Vista through pro-active involvement with the community.

Work Ethic
We advocate a strong work ethic. As a result we will provide high quality service leading to positive results for our community and organization. We strive to provide the highest standard of public service, customer and job satisfaction.

Communication
We value communication and encourage an honest, constructive and open exchange of ideas to accomplish the goals of the department. Effective and open communication, at all levels, is the cornerstone of a progressive and successful organization.

Teamwork
We encourage teamwork on behalf of our community and organization.Teamwork unites residents and police by sharing talent and expertise leading to the successful identification of common goals, objectives and results.

Community
We will develop programs that seek solutions to community issues through a partnership with the people we serve. Through this partnership we recognize and respect individual differences and encourage residents to work cohesively to promote positive solutions to community concerns.

Fairness
We treat out employees with dignity, respect, and fairness. Rewards and discipline will occur as a result of merit. We will follow the tenet of treating others as we would expect to be treated.

Recognition
We strive to give recognition to all employees for their contributions. We reward them for quality work and the excellent service they provide to the community and organization. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.

Employee Development
We support the professional growth and development of all employees. We do this through consistent and collaborative processes involving supervisors and subordinates to develop career goals supported by the organization.