Mission of the Haines Borough Police Department

                                               “Excellence is our Standard"

 Mission Statement

Our mission is to be the model of modern police services built upon a strong partnership with the community using respect and compassion to improve the quality of life and safety for all in a manner that is fair, impartial, transparent, and consistent.

Vision for the Department

The Haines Borough Police Department is part of a team of Borough Departments committed to keeping Haines a pleasant and safe place to live, work and visit.  Our Department works collaboratively with the community and is dedicated to Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving.  Our charge is to protect lives and property, but we also consider the quality of life of our citizens a vital part of our mission.

• We will wisely deploy resources available to reduce the level of criminal victimization.
• We will optimize communication with citizens to cooperatively identify needs and apprehend criminals.
• We will provide professional concerned responses to various medical and social emergency situations.
• We believe that integrity is the basis for public trust. Honesty and integrity are not to be the exception within the department, but a requirement of all personnel.
• We will serve as facilitators to seek solutions to community problems by responsive utilization of resources available within and outside our police department including cooperative ventures with other police agencies.
• We will treat all persons with respect and courtesy.

Values We Live By

Fairness: We promote accountability and transparency.

Integrity: We embrace honesty and professionalism.

Respect: We treat the community and each other with dignity.

Service: We serve the community with courage and honor.

Teamwork: We celebrate the diversity of Haines through partnerships.

Chief Scott

Haines Borough Police Department