The Mabton Police Department will strive to serve the community; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all to liberty, equality, and justice.
Mission Statement
The Mabton Police Department will strive to serve the community; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all to liberty, equality, and justice.
Philosophy Statement
We the members of the Mabton Police Department:
Believe that the protection of life and property is our highest priority.
Will respect and protect the rights and the dignity of all persons and conduct all citizen contacts with courtesy and compassion.
Will strive for excellence in the delivery of police services and will utilize training, technology and innovation to achieve this goal.
Recognize the department’s interdependent relationship with the community it serves and will remain sensitive to the community’s priorities and needs. We believe that Mabton has a unique community spirit and that we are an important part of our community’s success.
Believe that crime prevention, problem solving and intervention are normally preferred to strict enforcement but, when enforcement is called for, the enforcement is done impartially throughout the community.
Recognize the individual worth of each of it’s members. We will strive to support, develop and encourage every member to their full potential.