Mission
The mission of the Union Gap Police Department is to provide professional police services in partnership with the community to enhance the safety and quality of life to the citizens we serve.
Core Values
Teamwork
Through mutual reliability, flexibility and openness, we have a commitment to teamwork and cooperation among department members, city departments and the community in which we serve to accomplish our goals.
Integrity
A firm adherence to a code of moral and ethical values; behavior characterized by honesty, respect for others, accountability, consistency and sincerity that comprises the best practices of police work.
Professionalism
Treating everyone with dignity and fairness through knowledgeable, competent and ethical policing. We continually strive to work with the community we serve and be responsive to the communities’ needs and concerns.
Leadership
“Leadership in a police organization is the process of influencing human behavior to achieve organizational goals that serve the public, while developing individuals, temas, and the organization for future service. The foundations of leadership are public trust and an ethic that starts with a personal and organizational commitment to serving others. Public trust must be earned and is fragile.”