Mission Statement

Our main mission is the protection of life and property of citizens in Monterey County and the operation of the County Jail.

We shall provide quality law enforcement service to everyone in Monterey County with dedication, honor and commitment.

We shall faithfully serve the people whose laws we enforce and that in so doing we will never violate the public’s trust placed in our positions.

We shall demand of ourselves the highest standards of honesty and integrity.

We recognize that our employees are our most valued assets and we recognize that diversity is strength.

We further recognize the importance of investing in the future of our community’s children.

We shall safeguard the rights of everyone, regardless of who they are or what they represent. And we shall work together with the community to solve problems and form partnerships.

We shall treat each other and the public with dignity and respect while basing our decisions on what is best for the public and what is best for the agency. Our actions will consistently be in the best interest of the public without bias or prejudice.

We shall strive to improve the quality of life for everyone by working together to make our streets, neighborhoods and schools safe.