To work with our citizens in order to ensure safety and to improve the quality of life in our community through education, professionalism, and diligent crime prevention.

• We will treat with respect every person that we contact.

• We will apply the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics to all that we do.

• We will respond to calls promptly, empathize with crime victims, and investigate all leads within our resources.

• I am a police officer of the City of Carthage, a soldier of the law. To me is entrusted the honor of this department.

• I must serve honestly, faithfully, and if need be, lay down my life as others have done before me, rather than swerve from the path of duty.

• I will never steal or cheat, nor will I lie to any citizen, superior or fellow officer about any subject, no matter how small.

• It is my duty to obey the law and to enforce it without any consideration of class, color, creed, or condition and without fear of favor.

• I will help those in danger or distress, and at all times so conduct myself so as to always uphold the honor of this department.