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City of Ionia
Department of Public Safety
Our
Mission
The Ionia Department of
Public Safety will provide the community with a safe and secure environment
through the enforcement of laws, fire suppression, emergency rescue, education,
and aid to those in need. The Department will provide these services to all
residents, visitors, and businesses throughout our community.
Vision Statement
1)
Provide police services to the community through an integrated “Community
Policing” effort that increases personal contacts with youth, adults, and the
elderly. Increase community involvement through foot patrol, bike patrol,
neighborhood watch programs, and community education.
2)
Continue to expand community education through our D.A.R.E., T.E.A.M.,
and other school programs along with programs for adults and the elderly.
3)
Provide fire prevention education programs that will continue to lower
the incident of fire within our community.
4)
Provide fire suppression, medical, and rescue services to the community
with trained staff, the newest technologies and equipment, and professionalism.
5)
Increase public services to include bike patrols, water rescue, and trail
rescue along with neighborhood watch programs.
6)
Coordinate specialized programs that enrich the community, such as:
Halloween candy checks, Camp with a Cop, parade and special event services,
school crossing guards, vacation checks on homes, high school intern programs,
and participation in public recreation programs.
7)
Provide public safety through a staff that is professional, well trained,
and portrays a positive attitude and image to the community.
8)
Keep up with technological advances and ever-changing techniques through the
purchase of equipment, education and training of staff, and networking with
peers.
Values Statements
1)
Provide the safest environment at all times for the staff including not
only day to day operations, but also in times of emergencies and unexpected
events.
2)
The Department will cultivate a work environment that provides a positive
and supportive environment that focuses on teamwork as well as the individual
needs of each of the staff members.
3)
The staff will greet the public in a courteous manner, with a positive
attitude, and according to the professional policies of the Department.
4)
The staff will be provided
with a means for personal educational development, professional skills development
and advancement, including professional certification, ranks, and technological
advancement.
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