DES MOINES POLICE DEPARTMENT VALUES

Professionalism
We recognize our success is dependent on the trust and confidence of the community we serve, through our cornerstones of competency, compassion, and impartiality. 

Pride
We are committed to caring and providing a valuable service to our community, as well as promoting pride within our agency.

Teamwork
We are committed to an on-going community and law enforcement partnership to create a safer place to live, play, work, or visit.

Excellence
We are committed to exceed the highest level of performance in the services we provide. 

Quality Service
We shall provide the highest quality of police services possible to meet the ever changing needs of our community.

Commitment
Each member of the department is firmly committed to foster the above values, enabling us to meet the future needs of our community and our agency.