About Salem Police
The Salem Police Department possesses a rich and honorable heritage. With an
authorized strength of 106 full-time and part time employees, the Department's
primary mission is to protect the life, individual liberty and property of all
people within the City of Salem, Virginia.
With the passage of over seventy five years of professional service, three
officers have provided the ultimate sacrifice. They stand today as symbols of
courage and honor to the men and women who currently serve the City in the most
honorable profession....policing.
Salem Police received 27,367 calls for service in 2010.
Number of sworn employees: 65
Number of full-time civilian non sworn employees: 28
Number of part-time civilian non sworn employees: 13
Total number of employees 106
These 106 employees serve the City of Salem with pride. Each member strives to
fulfill the Department's mission to be best of their abilities. We hope the
following information helps you understand the dynamics of the department.
Values and Principles of the Salem Police
Department
The Statement of Values and Principles expresses the concepts that are precious
to us as public service professionals. Our daily demonstration of these values
both on and off duty serves as relevant evidence of our belief in our Mission
and acceptance of responsibilities as public servants.
Justice
CONSISTENCY in the application and enforcement of laws and
ordinances.
RELIABILITY in our efforts to prevent and solve crimes and to
protect life.
OBJECTIVITY manifested by each employee, realizing there are
multiple perceptions, opinions and "two sides to a story."
FAIRNESS in the way we interact with persons; without
prejudice, unbiased and equitable.
TRUTH is the ultimate goal of any investigation or inquiry.
Professionalism
CONFIDENCE in our training and developed skills provides the
impetus for quality performance of duty as police professionals.
PREPAREDNESS with regard to our mindset and thought processes;
realizing the potentials that we may face and responsibilities that we are sworn
to perform as law enforcement practitioners.
COHESIVENESS is reflected in out "team concept" as a department
of skilled men and women working together toward a common goal.
DISCIPLINED describes the employee who maintains self control
in all situations and is based upon drill and training.
COURTESY is an intangible component of our uniform; manners are
polished with due respect provided by all.
Virtue
INTEGRITY means absolute honesty, fairness and dependability in
our words, thoughts and deeds.
FORTITUDE is the ability to endure hardship and still perform;
"it is holding on when the rest have let go."
HUMBLE describes the employee who is not arrogant, self-serving
or inflated; he or she is teachable, authority oriented and responsive.
COMPASSION for the suffering or the distressed with the desire
to alleviate the hurt is imperative.
