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Serving with Honor
We of the Abbeville Police Department recognize our obligation to help maintain a safe and secure community. We acknowledge our contribution to the quality of life within the community. The provision of quality police services with the highest professional standards is our primary aspiration. We intend to fulfill the challenging responsibilities through active participation in the following shared values:
SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY
We value the opportunity to provide service which is courteous, responsive, firm, efficient, and fair. We regard the members of our community as partners and indispensable resources in a combined policing effort. Respect for the individual worth, dignity, and rights of all those we serve is the foundation of our department.
INTEGRITY
We value and expect truth, honesty, and ethical behavior from the members of our organization. We are committed to upholding our position of public trust by maintaining the highest ethical standards and the utmost respect for the ordinances and laws of our city, state, and nation. Our role as peace keepers and enforcers of the law will not be compromised.
EMPLOYEES
We value our fellow employees as the most important organizational asset. We realize our success depends on mutual respect, cooperation, and recognition of our co-workers. All employees will receive equitable and fair treatment and be provided the proper tools and training necessary to meet organizational goals and objectives.
PROFESSIONALISM
We value the spirit of professionalism, having a clear sense of commitment, perspective, and direction. We encourage it by creating an environment that promotes teamwork, innovation, and constant evaluation of ourselves.
PRIDE AND ENJOYMENT OF OUR PROFESSION
We value our work as a source of enjoyment and satisfaction, we are proud our community, and our department, our accomplishments in the service, and our commitment to quality law enforcement. We possess a great sense of pride serving our chosen profession with the Abbeville Police Department.
Description
The Abbeville Police Department is comprised of 38 sworn police officers. Our department is comprised of a Patrol Division, Investigations Division, Narcotics Division, Juvenile Division and K-9 Division. There are also School Resource Officers at J.H. Williams Middle School and Abbeville High School.
There are 2 civilian positions in the police department. They are our maintenance person and receptionist.
The Abbeville Police Department employees are committed to serving the community with honor.
