In 2009, the Department earned accreditation from CALEA (Commission for Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies), requiring putting policies and procedures in place to meet 463 standards,verifying their commitment to provide the best service for the city.
Mission Statement
"It is the mission of the Kennesaw Police Department to assure that our community is safe from crime and disorder by focusing on the prevention of crime along with reducing the fear of crime."
Values
Respect
We believe in treating all people with dignity and respect, including showing compassion and concern for the victims of crime along with treating offenders with fairness. It is through our respect for people that we gain respect for our department and the law.
Service
We strive to provide the highest level of service to our community. We value the diversity and work in partnership with all segments of our community to achieve our mission of reducing both crime and the fear of crime.
Integrity
We are members of an honorable profession and should always conduct ourselves in a manner that earns respect from all people. Our actions will be governed by the principles set forth by the Police Officers Code of Conduct, United States Constitution, and the Law.
Excellence
It is our goal to achieve excellence in every aspect of what we do. We demand the highest standards for ourselves and are never satisfied with the "status quo". We embrace change and continuously seek out new ideas, both from within the department and from the community, to improve our performance.
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