The mission of the Independence Police Department is to form a partnership with the community and work within that partnership to maintain the public peace and improve the quality of life by providing fair and impartial police services in a professional manner.

The Independence Police Department recognizes that law enforcement is an honorable profession and that service to our community is based upon trust. We realize that our success depends upon a strong sense of values.

• We value human life.
• We value personal and professional integrity as the basis for community trust.
• We value fair and impartial enforcement of all laws.
• We value professional excellence.
• We value all members of the Independence Police Department, both sworn and non-sworn.