Vision

The Vision of the Cal State San Marcos Police Department

is to be the finest police agency of its kind.

Mission

The Mission of the Cal State San Marcos Police Department is:

• To protect our campus community above all else

• To practice community policing through maximum involvement with our campus community

• To control and prevent crime proactively and innovatively

• To provide responsive and professional service at all times

Values

Campus Safety - We ensure a safe learning environment by being omnipresent, responding

quickly to emergencies, and providing professional service upon arrival.

Personal Safety - We cannot help others if we are incapacitated.

Honesty, integrity, and ethics - We demonstrate “character in action” at all times.

It is the foundation of our department.

Organizational and personal excellence - We give our best with every citizen contact,

and we develop tomorrow’s leaders today.

Respect - We show respect for all persons, for each other, and for this organization.

Positive Work Environment - We combine dedicated service with an atmosphere where

people are encouraging and enjoy their work.

Accountability - We put our university first; we take responsibility for mistakes, and follow

a path of continuous improvement. We are a team, and we do not let our teammates down.

Collaboration - We value input from inside and outside the department, always seeking

the best resolution to all challenges.

Education - We are highly trained professionals, and are committed to providing high quality

training to our campus community.