Mississippi Valley State University

Mission Statement

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

MISSION STATEMENT

Mississippi Valley State University

The University Police Department was established to provide service to the campus of Mississippi Valley State University. The Department mission statement describe both the fundamental reason for existing and the most general kinds of activities in which the department will engage.

The mission of the University Police is to enhance the quality of life on the campus of Mississippi Valley State University. The Department is committed to this mission by working cooperatively with members of the University community. The Department is furthermore, committed to reviewing ideas from the campus community in the development of its policies that directly affect the University.

The University Police Department follows fundamental principle and delivers its services in a way that perserves and advances democratic values. The Police Department also protect the right of all members of the University as guaranteed by the United States Constitution.

The Department is committed to maintaining the highest level of integrity and professionalism in all its operations. Professionalism, in a sense, means adherence to impeccable integrity and careful protection of the rights of those authorized to enforce the law.