City of St. Maries Police
Mission Statement
The principal mission of the City of St. Maries Police Department is to fulfill the law enforcement needs of the people with the highest degree of fairness, professionalism and integrity, and to protect the inherent rights of the people to live in freedom and safety. We shall perform our respective duties to the best of our ability and cooperate with multidiscipline agencies.
It is essential that all members remember in execution of our duties, to not act for ourselves, but for the good of the public. We shall respect and protect the rights of individuals and perform our services with honesty, courage, discretion, fidelity and sound judgment.
Police Officer’s must seek and preserve public confidence by demonstrating impartial services to earn the respect of all individuals, by maintaining a knowledgeable, responsive and accountable work force that discharges their duties and responsibilities with evidence of fairness, tolerance and equality.
Chief Margaret Lehmbecker
