"Doing right the first time, while treating people with dignity, respect and compassion."
Thank you for joining the City of West Allis (WI) Police Department Government Facebook page. We encourage your participation and hope you will share your opinions on our issues. By taking part in discussions on our page, you are agreeing to the policy outlined below:
The views expressed in comments reflect those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the City or Police Department. The City and Police Department retain no responsibility for comments that are posted and then removed by the author.
Comments posted on this page will be monitored. The City and Police Department reserve the right to remove inappropriate comments, including those that:
• Contain obscene, harassing or profane language, or sexual content;
• Threaten or defame any person or organization;
• Violate the legal ownership interest of another party;
• Support or oppose political candidates or ballot propositions;
• Compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems;
• Promote illegal activity;
• Promote commercial services or products; or,
• Are not topically related to the particular posting.
Any comments removed based on this policy shall be retained.
Due to the nature of this page, we cannot assure users that comments or questions made on this page will become part of the official record for any particular issue. People who wish for their opinions, compliments, and concerns to be officially on record or responded to in a timely manner should use standard means of commenting via mail, email, or telephone and direct them to the appropriate department or contact person.
The City and Police Department recognize that the social media is a medium unbound by regular business hours and comments may be provided outside of regular business hours. Given the need to manage City and Police Department resources, however, comments will generally be reviewed only during regular business hours. Questions posted in comment sections may or may not be reviewed quickly or receive a timely answer. Inappropriate comments made by non-City or non-Police Department authors may or may not be removed in a timely manner.
The West Allis Police Department's mission is to enhance the quality of life in our community through the protection of life and property, fair and unbiased law enforcement and community partnerships.
Our Goals
• Reduce crime to insure high quality of life is maintained
• Provide a variety of professional services that meet the needs of the community
• Provide professional leadership in the Department and community
• Work in cooperation with other city departments, agencies and organizations within the community to improve the quality of life in the city
• Recruit and select the most qualified candidates for employment
• Provide a safe working environment with modern equipment and support services for our employees
Our Vision
The vision of the West Allis Police Department is to provide the best possible opportunity in which to live, work and raise a family in a safe community, by minimizing both the reality and perception of crime.
Our Values
The men and women of the West Allis Police Department are committed to uphold the following values
• Human life
• Integrity and Ethical Behavior at all times
• Respect for the rule of law and the Dignity of all human beings
• Teamwork and Cooperation in the department and community
• Responsibility and Accountability for our actions
• Communication throughout the department and community
• Our Role in the community
• Empathy and Compassion
• Excellence
• Loyalty
