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Donnie D. Taber
Chief of Police |
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ORGANIZATIONAL STATEMENT
The Malvern Police Department is committed to improving the
quality of life in the City of Malvern by providing exceptionally
responsive and efficient public service that promotes the
self-sufficiency, well being, and prosperity of citizens, employees,
business, and our community.
The city philosophy of teamwork and collaboration is the foundation of
our shared values, and our commitment to public service. It is our
pledge to always work to earn our public’s trust.
DEPARTMENT MOTTO
CAVEO VIVERE
The Malvern Police Department motto is “Caveo Vivere” which means “For
Life.” This includes guarding life, to provide for life, to give
security and to provide for safety. It also demonstrates each officer’s
commitment to the protection of others, and our willingness to sacrifice
to provide for the safety of others.
MISSION
The Malvern Police Department Mission is “To Protect and
Serve”.
To Protect - To protect the citizens and the public from
crime and the fear of crime, to protect all people
from the purposeful or negligent infliction of injury or death, to
protect those who are unable to protect themselves, to protect the
Civil Rights of all people, and to protect our city from the forces
of lawlessness.
To protect the property of our city, our citizens, and our
businesses from theft and intentional or negligent damage by others.
To Serve – To serve our city, to serve our citizens, and to
serve any visitor to our city in any way we are able. To give aid
and support whenever possible, and to help those in need in any way
we can within the scope allowed by policy and law.
CORE VALUES
The Malvern Police Department has adopted six Core Values to guide us
in demonstrating our Motto and accomplishing our mission. All of our
policy and decisions will be weighed against these values to insure the
highest quality law enforcement possible is provided. Our Core Values
are:
A. Loyalty
To be loyal to those whom we serve, to our
profession, to our department, to our city,
and to each other.
B. Professionalism
To attain the highest possible level of
professionalism by employing intelligent and
caring officers, and through continued training to stay
current on changes in the law
and the latest effective law enforcement techniques. To be
always courteous and
helpful in the performance of our duty.
C. Dedication
To be dedicated to our citizens, to our
city, and to our department. To be prepared to
sacrifice for the good of the department or the city,
and to place the needs of others
before our own.
D. Compassion
To show genuine concern, care, and
empathy for others, and to have respect for their
feelings and to treat all people with respect and
dignity. To enforce the spirit of the law
as opposed to the letter of the law whenever possible
and to remember there is no
justice without mercy.
E. Integrity
To be honest and forthright and meet all of
our ethical and moral standards. To have the
moral courage to do what is right without regard for our
personal opinions or feelings.
F. Commitment
Commitment to excellence. Commitment to
professionalism and quality performance of
duty. Commitment to our mission of “To Protect and Serve.”
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