The Lorain Police Department recognizes that it derives its authority from and is accountable to the community it serves. The department will continually strive to provide effective and efficient police service to the citizens of Lorain consistent with the community's needs and concerns.

We believe that the basic concerns of the citizens of Lorain include a desire for peace, tranquillity, and freedom from crime and disorder. The Lorain Police Department's primary functions are the prevention of crime, the enforcement of laws in a fair and impartial manner and the apprehension of those who violate the laws.

Our actions at all times shall be consistent with the principles of a democratic society through recognition of both the statutory and judicial limitations of police authority and the constitutional rights of all persons.

Values are the core of our moral beliefs and self-worth. They are convictions that bond us together to accomplish specific tasks and objectives. They are what we share and believe. We, the members of the Lorain Police Department, value.

Constitutional Rights
We shall uphold this country's democratic values as embodied in the Constitution and dedicate ourselves to the preservation of life, individual freedoms and justice for everyone.

Integrity
Integrity is the absolute honest and ethical personal behavior and performance of duty that must be the hallmark of every member of the department.

Professional Excellence
Recognizing the changing and diverse needs of the community, the Lorain Police Department pledges to establish and maintain high performance standards to ensure public confidence and trust. Professional excellence is a direct result of progressive training, a positive attitude and personal commitment.

Commitment to Employees
The department recognizes that its employees are the vital component to the successful delivery of police services. We believe we can achieve our highest potential by actively involving our employees in problem solving and improving police services. We support an organizational climate of mutual trust and respect.

Community Sensitive Policing
Department members shall uphold laws in an ethical, impartial, courteous and professional manner while respecting the rights and dignity of all persons. We will be compassionate and provide assistance to victims and those in need.

A police officer is both a citizen and a law enforcement officer who, on behalf of his fellow-citizens, prevents crime, preserves the public peace, protects persons and property, and detects and apprehends offenders.

It is the tradition of the police profession to be helpful to all beyond the call of duty. A police officer is a servant of the law. Honesty in thought and deed should characterize a police officer’s official and private life. A police officer must be impartial and fair to all people, whatever their social position, race or creed.

A police officer must be incorruptible. A police officer should have a compassionate respect for the dignity of the individual and behave to all with courtesy, self-control, human understanding and tolerance. A police officer must never use more force than necessary to accomplish a legitimate purpose, nor may he ever subject anybody to any form of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment.

A police officer should strive continually to increase his professional skills. In so doing, the officer should seek to gain ever-greater insights into society and human nature.