TEAM WORK - We believe that effective policing is accomplished by police/community teamwork to identify problems and work together to reduce crime and the fear of it.
RESPONSIBILITY - We have a responsibility to honor a commitment to involve citizens in all policing activites that impact their lives.
UNDERSTANDING - We shall enforce all laws and ordinances, affording respect and understanding to all persons, while safeguarding individual's rights that are guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States.
SERVICE - We hold ourselves to maintain the highest degree of service, to obey all laws and ordinances and to serve as role models to our fellow deputies and community.
TRADITION - We must constantly strive to maintain dignity and integrity, while establishing a tradition for the future members of the Mercer County Sheriff's Office to live by.