Farmers Branch Police Department, Dallas County, Texas

The mission of the Farmers Branch Police Department is to assure each citizen the opportunity to enjoy life in peace and free from criminal acts. Through a commitment to work in partnership with the citizens to provide courteous professional services, the department will fairly and impartially carry out the mission with P.R.I.D.E.

CORE VALUES

Partnership

The Farmers Branch Police Department places pride in developing relationships with the people we serve. We believe that by practicing the principles of Community Oriented Policing, we will best achieve a feeling of security in our community.

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 individuals 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, which promotes teamwork and the empowerment of employees at all levels.

OUR BADGE MEANS CARING

This my shield

I bear it before me into battle

But it is not mine alone

It protects my brothers and sisters

It protects my city

I will never let my brother or sister out of its shadow

Nor my city out of its shelter

I will die with my shield before me facing the enemy

OATH OF OFFICE

To reinforce our core values we take the oath of office:

On my honor, I will never betray my profession, my integrity, my character or the public trust. I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions. I will always uphold the laws of my country, my community and the agency I serve.