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Life:  We believe in the value of all human life.
 
Community:  We believe in the power and value of community participation as a way to achieve maximum satisfaction and enjoyment in life.
 
Laws and Rights:  We understand that laws are meant to protect each others mutual interests and the rights that we all enjoy.
 
Service:  Each of our members has sworn an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, the State of Maryland, and the City of District Heights.  Through this oath, we have made a contract to serve the public.
 
Ethics:  By serving in accordance with professional standards and the Law Enforcement Officer's Code of Ethics, we build trust with the community.
 
Partnerships:  By building trust, we establish partnerships with the community to further mutual goals and objectives.
 
Commitment:  Only through sustained effort and dedication to our values are we able to achieve a viable, sustainable community.
 
Ourselves:  We have been given the honor and privilege to serve.  We believe in our ability to complete our mission by honoring our values.