P.R.I.D.E. Statement Flashcards
The purpose of the PRIDE statement
To ensure safety and security for each person in our community
the 5 guiding values of PRIDE
Protection and Prevention; Responsibility and Respect; integrity and Ideals; Dedication to Duty; Employee Excellence
The 5 tenants of Protection and Prevention under PRIDE are
aggressive response to enforcement/protection of constitutional rights; protect life and property, apprehend criminals and defend rights of victims; public safety must be shared among the police, community and government; broken windows; committed to open communication and emphasizing crime prevention
The 3 tenants of Responsibility and Respect under PRIDE are
good character is responsibility for one’s actions; total accountability for our actions and holding criminals accountable to theirs; inherent dignity of all people, and pledge fair and equal treatment for all.
The 3 tenants of Integrity and Ideals under PRIDE are
the job requires the highest degree of public trust and will not tolerate violation of that trust; demand the highest degree of integrity and professionalism from all members of the dept; highest ideals of personal conduct in every word and deed
The 2 tenants of dedication to duty under PRIDE are
dedicated to performance of duties in pursuit of an improved quality of life for all; faithful police service embracing courage, compassion, conscience and consistency.
The 7 tenants of Employee Excellence under PRIDE are
department members are greatest asset; recruit only who live by guiding values; appreciation for the hazards of the profession and seek opportunities to improve safety; promote maintenance of health and morale for all; pursue the finest training, technology and equipment; committed to open effective internal communications; encourage innovation.
PRIDE Protection and Prevention …enforcement…
The department is committed to an aggressive response to criminal enforcement of the
law and the protection of constitutional rights throughout the city of Phoenix.
PRIDE Protection and Prevention …authority and responsibility…
We shall exercise the authority and responsibility necessary to protect life and property,
apprehend persons who commit unlawful acts, and defend the rights of crime victims and
witnesses.
PRIDE Protection and Prevention …public safety…
We recognize that the responsibility for public safety must be shared among the police,
community, and government.
PRIDE Protection and Prevention …broken windows…
We understand that some conditions not directly related to ongoing criminal activity can
erupt into criminal activity when not effectively addressed
PRIDE Protection and Prevention …open communication…
Therefore, the department is committed to maintaining open communication and
emphasizing crime prevention in the community
PRIDE Responsibility and Respect …personal responsibility…
We promote the acceptance of personal responsibility for one’s actions as the essence of
good character
PRIDE Responsibility and Respect …total accountability…
We pledge total accountability for our actions and are committed to holding criminals
answerable for theirs
PRIDE Responsibility and Respect …inherent dignity…
We respect and honor the inherent dignity of all people, including ourselves, and pledge
fair and equal treatment for all
PRIDE Integrity and Ideals …public trust…
The unique service we provide to the community demands the highest degree of public
trust, and we will not tolerate the violation of that trust.
PRIDE Integrity and Ideals …integrity…
We demand the highest degree of integrity and professionalism from all members of the
department
PRIDE Integrity and Ideals …personal conduct…
We aspire to the highest ideals of personal conduct in every word and deed, and our
behavior should inspire and sustain the confidence of our community
PRIDE Dedication to Duty …relentless performance…
We are dedicated to the relentless performance of our duty in pursuit of an improved
quality of life for all
PRIDE Dedication to Duty …4 Cs…
We pledge faithful police service to our community, embracing equal measures of
courage, compassion, conscience, and consistency.
PRIDE Employee Excellence …greatest asset..
The men and women of the department are its greatest asset
PRIDE Employee Excellence … recruit…
We will recruit only those persons who live by these guiding values