Waukee Law Enforcment Mission & Values

Our Mission

We, the men and women of the Waukee Police are dedicated to improving the quality of life in our city by enhancing public safety through cooperative interaction with our community and with other public and private agencies.

We are committed to reducing fear by maintaining order and peace.

We are responsible for protecting life and property, enforcing laws, and taking all appropriate measures to combat crime.

We are organized, staffed, and trained to maximize effective and efficient public service and to maintain a positive work environment.

We work to fulfill the mission of the Waukee Police in a manner that inspires the public's trust and confidence and protects the Constitutional rights of each citizen.

Our Values

We are individually accountable for reflecting these values in our professional and personal lives:

• Respect for human life above all else.
• Reverence for the fundamental freedoms safeguarded by the Constitution of the United States.
• Honesty and integrity through ethical behavior.
• Willingness to change in response to valid criticism.
• Professional excellence demonstrated by leadership, cooperation, and dedication to serving the public as we would expect to be served.
• Appreciation for the diversity among members of our community and within the Waukee Police.