A message From The Chief of Police
Welcome to the Wendell Police Department Web site. The Police
Department has a staff of highly dedicated and motivated individuals.
The Wendell Police Department currently employs 5 full time Sworn
Officers, 1 Community Service Officer, 4 Part Time Officers, and 4
Reserve Officers. Our local office located in City Hall is open Monday
through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and our CSO will answer your questions
and assist you in anyway necessary. The office is closed on Government
recognized holidays. Our phones are automatically transferred to
Sircomm,
dispatch center located in Jerome. Our city offers services such as
parks and recreation, The Gem team, The Optimist club, public works,
planning and zoning, library and many other community based
organizations and events.
 The Police Department operates under a philosophy of community oriented
policing. We want the input from our citizens. We are happy to assist
you with any problems, and will seek your cooperation in resolving any
issues that arise. A community that works together, such as ours, lowers
crime rates, because everyone is interested, and has a say in what
happens in their community.
Wendell Police Department offers a number of crime prevention services
including; speaking to civic groups, instructional classes on prevention
and recognition of crime, and self and home defense.
As your Chief of Police, it will be my priority to adhere to the Mission
Statement of the Wendell Police Department, and maintain the trust and
confidence of the citizens of the City of Wendell, or anyone who may
travel through.
Sincerely,
Chief Kirtus S. Gaston
Values Statement
To fulfill our vision and achieve our mission, we, the members of the
Wendell Police Department are committed to these core values:
Respect:
We are committed to respecting individual rights, human dignity, the
democratic process, and the value of all members of the community and
the department. We respect the laws which we are required to enforce,
and we treat all people with respect, acknowledging the value of each
citizens Constitutional Rights.
Integrity:
We are committed to building the public trust by holding ourselves
accountable to the highest standards of professionalism and ethics. We
expect to he held accountable for our actions, and we are open and
honest in our dealings with the public.
Honesty:
We are committed to fair and straightforward conduct. Honesty and
truthfulness under all conditions Therefore we pledge to conduct every
action in a legal, ethical and moral manner.
Teamwork:
The single most important element to a well working organization is
teamwork. We fully embrace the building of partnerships within our
community and among ourselves. We understand that by working together as
a team the quality of life in Wendell can be improved and maintained. |
