Page 4 - Delaware County Sheriff Annual Report

CODE OF ETHICS
As a Deputy Sheriff, Correction Officer or
Civilian Employee of the Delaware County
Sheriff’s Office, my fundamental obligation is
to protect the constitutional rights and
freedoms of the people whom I have been
sworn to serve and protect.
Although I realize the way I choose to conduct
my private affairs is a personal freedom, I
realize that I must accept responsibility for my
actions, as well as my inactions, both on duty
and off. I realize that my behavior is closely
scrutinized by the public at large and that the
consequences of my actions have the capability
of bringing either respect or disrespect on my
employer, my fellow employees and the law
enforcement profession.
I vow to be truthful and honest in my dealings
with others. I deplore lies and consider it to be
a professional weakness to allow another’s
behavior to dictate my response. I will not
allow others’ actions or failings to excuse me
fromperformingmy duties in a responsible and
professional manner.
Although I will endeavor to empathize with the
people with whom I come into daily contact, I
will not allowmy personal feelings, prejudices,
animosities, or friendships to influence the
discretionary authority with which I have been
entrusted. I will consciously seek ways to
avoid any conflicts or potential conflicts of
interest that have the capability of
compromising either my official authority or
the public’s image.
In my position, I hold the inherent expectation
that the public’s trust is well placed in my
capability and good judgment. I do not take
this trust lightly. As long as I remain in my
position, I will dedicate myself to preserving
this trust and in so doing uphold and promote
the lofty ideals established by the law
enforcement profession.
I deplore half-truths that mislead or fail to fully
inform those who are dependant upon my
honesty. I will obey those very laws that I
have sworn to uphold. I will seek affirmative
ways to comply with the standards of my
department and the lawful directions of my
supervisors.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dedication to Retired Sheriff Paul Peterson............... 2
Sheriff’s Message........................................................ 3
Table of Contents /Mission Statement/Our Code....... 4
Meet Sheriff Mills....................................................... 5
Retirements and Promotions....................................... 6
Awards and Visitors .................................................. 7
Tours and Website..................................................... 8
Top Gun Award.......................................................... 9
Attendance and Anniversaries.................................... 10
From the Sheriff’s Desk.........................................11 - 21
2012 Noteworthy Events........................................22 - 24
Civil Division ........................................................25 - 26
Communications Division .....................................27 - 29
Community Service Programs ................................30 - 31
Administration/Grants................................................ 32
Sheriff’s Admin/ Sex Offender Registry.................... 33
Corrections Division..............................................34 - 38
Road Patrol Division..............................................39 - 44
Sheriff’s Summer Camp............................................ 45
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MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office to provide
professional, high-quality and effective police, correctional, civil and court
security services in partnership with the county residents.
The sworn and civilian employees of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office
believe that their work has vital impact on the quality of life in Delaware
County, N.Y.
By our commitment to professionalism, both on and off duty, we subscribe
to the following values:
* Pride
* Integrity
* Professionalism
* Fairness.