PORT RICHEY POLICE DEPARTMENT
CHIEF'S MESSAGE
On behalf of the men and women of the Port Richey Police Department, I welcome you to the Port Richey Police Department’s virtual world. Its purpose is to deliver information and a greater understanding of the agency’s services and internal functions.
As we prepare to turn the page on the first 100 years of the City’s existence, a new chapter of our history is beginning. We strive for the utmost professionalism and integrity as we make tomorrow a better day than yesterday. We will use all resources possible to create a better City to live, work, and play in. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for all residents and visitors, while protecting the life and property of everyone.
I am honored to serve with the City of Port Richey Police Department and look forward to continuing to do so in the days to come.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Port Richey Police Department’s mission is to safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve by providing professional law enforcement services with honor and integrity while operating with the highest ethical standards to enhance community trust and improve the quality of life for the citizens of Port Richey.
VISION STATEMENT
The Port Richey Police Department’s vision is to make the City of Port Richey one of the safest places to live, work, and play for its citizens and visitors alike. We can achieve this through innovative policing, utilizing technology, and enhancing community partnerships.
CORE VALUES
Integrity
We are committed to the enforcement of laws and preserving life, and the protection of property. We are honest, truthful, and consistent in our words and actions, and we exercise discretion in a manner beyond reproach.
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Professionalism
We treat the public and our colleagues with courtesy and respect. We understand that our appearance, words, and demeanor contribute to the public’s confidence in our agency.
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Trust
We act with fairness, self-discipline, and impartiality in carrying out our duties. We work with the community to continually understand and overcome cultural influences and unconscious biases. We understand that our words and deeds are an integral component of building and enhancing public trust.
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Excellence
Striving for excellence, accountability, and effectiveness in our performance.
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UNBIASED POLICING
It shall be the policy of the Port Richey Police Department that all contacts with members of the public are done with fairness, equity, and honesty. Any conduct, which deviates from this will not be tolerated and will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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It is the policy of the Port Richey Police Department to define the procedures and practices prohibiting biased policing of individuals in accordance with Florida Statutes for traffic contacts, field contacts, searches and seizures, asset seizure and forfeiture efforts, detention, interdiction, or other enforcement action by members of the Police Department.