Introduction
The Cincinnati Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency of the City of Cincinnati. The primary responsibilities of the Police Department are: Prevention of crime, protection of life and property, suppression of criminal activity, apprehension and prosecution of offenders, regulation of non-criminal conduct, and preservation of public peace. The vision of the Cincinnati Police Department is to be recognized as the standard of excellence in policing. The mission of CPD is to “develop personnel and manage resources to promote effective partnerships with the community to improve the quality of life through the delivery of fair and impartial police services while maintaining an atmosphere of respect for human dignity.” This mission is accomplished through the core values of the department on a daily basis. These core values include: •Integrity – Our actions and relationship with the community are guided by an internal sense of honesty and morality. •Professionalism – Our conduct and demeanor display the highest standard of personal and organizational excellence. •Diversity – Our members recognize differences as strength in our organization and community. •Accountability – Our duty is to promote public trust by upholding our obligations to the department and community. •Vigilance – Our responsibility is to be alert to issues and activities impacting our community.
Under the command of the Police Chief, the Police Department’s responsibilities are divided among five bureaus: Patrol, Resource, Investigations, Administration, and Information Management. The Police Chief is responsible for Police Department operations. The Chief coordinates, organizes, directs, and controls activities. The Chief also implements policy and makes necessary personnel and procedural changes to ensure the effective