October 18, 2016 | Donald Schwind Mission Statement The Sharon Township Police Department is dedicated to working in partnership with members of the community in order to improve and enhance the richness of our Township’s quality of life consistent with the following principles: Respect for human rights Maintain peace and order Reduction of crime and disorder Enpower individuals to achieve their potential Maintain a high standard of excellence and continuous improvement Core Values We, the members of the Sharon Township Police Department, are individually and collectively accountable for reflecting the Core of Values in our professional and personal lives. Integrity We hold ourselves accountable to the highest level of honesty, truthfulness, and ethical conduct while striving to maintain a superior standard of service. Respect We respect human life above all else. We are committed to fair and impartial service within the Department and throughout the community. We value cultural diversity and ensure that all persons are treated with equality, courtesy, and compassion. Pride We take pride in ourselves as individuals, our Department as a team, and our citizens as a Community. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and those we serve. Professionalism We are committed to providing quality service through highly trained and motivated employees. We encourage an environment of cooperation and open communication in which our skills, knowledge, and abilities are used for the benefit of all. Vision Statement The members of the Sharon Township Police Department will strive to protect and serve the residents of our community. We have sworn to uphold the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Ohio, and we will persevere in protecting those Rights.