Generally speaking, just about every police department has a mission statement or some code of values and policies: which gives officers and citizens an idea of the departments goals and creed. Mission statements especially for police, hopefully help them act ethically and avoid misconduct. The public tends to think of a department as upholding the law, preserving the peace, and protecting people 's liberties. Certainly no department is perfect and can always have room for improvement. Organizations need a general idea and set of goals if they are to succeeded. The San Jose Police Department is no different. Their mission consists of six lines of code. The first is promote public safety. This is one thing everyone should expect from a
