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Mission, Values and Vision

"The men and women, sworn and civilian alike, of the Bloomington Police Department are dedicated, professional, caring individuals who deserve endless praise and thanks. Bloomington's future is bright because of the service they give to our community. On behalf of all our employees, I would like to welcome you to our website. Please feel free to contact us with any questions, comments or suggestions regarding our site." -- Jeff Potts, Chief of Police

 

Mission

The mission of the Bloomington Police Department is to provide excellence in policing by protecting, serving and partnering with our community to improve its quality of life.

Values

The Bloomington Police Department is committed to open interaction with our community. We demonstrate our commitment through:

Service with honor and integrity.

Vigorous enforcement of laws.

Excellence in leadership.

Partnerships with business, neighborhood and youth communities.

Collaborative approaches to problem solving.

Recognition of the dignity and cultural identity of each employee and citizen.

Vision

The Bloomington Police Department is committed to building upon a foundation that values its past, recognizes present challenges and prepares for a changing society. To demonstrate this commitment, we dedicate ourselves to:

Creating a culture that promotes, recognizes and values innovative policing strategies.

Becoming a learning organization receptive to change and in charge of its future.

Hiring the best employees and training them to the utmost standards. 

Always upholding our civic and constitutional responsibilities.

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Nondiscrimination and accommodation commitments
The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Bloomington services, programs, and activities. Upon request, this information can be provided in Braille, large print, audio tape and/or electronic format.