Our Mission |
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The mission of the Medina County Sheriff’s Office is to enhance the safety and security of our communities by providing the best and most cost effective safety services.
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Our Values |
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We value human life.
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We expect employees to perform their jobs in a manner which emphasizes the protection of life and minimizes the risk of unnecessary injury or death to any person.
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We value the principles of the constitutions of the United States and the State of Ohio. We value the system of laws which govern us.
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We respect the dignity and rights of the individual. We are governed by a set of laws, not men; as such we value the system of laws of the United States, the State of Ohio, and the County of Medina. We recognize that our role as a member of the Executive Branch of the government is to uphold the Constitution and laws.
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We value the communities we serve.
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We believe that the purpose of our organizational existence is to serve our communities. We must be open and responsive to changing conditions and needs, and recognize and respect diversity. We believe that it is our responsibility to keep the peace not only by enforcing the law, but also by working with communities to reduce problems by identifying and addressing causes. We believe the community and problem-oriented law enforcement is an ongoing process, and not a program with a beginning and an end.
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We value the person.
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We value the diversity of the individual which stems from differences in race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status. We will treat all individuals with courtesy, respect, and dignity.
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We value organizational excellence.
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We value a working environment in which individuals working as a team strive for superior professional performance focused toward achieving the organizational mission and goals.
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We value the strength of personal character in our employees.
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We value open and honest communicators who display high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgment. We believe each employee must be a leader in the department and community. We expect employees to be result-oriented problem solvers that are responsible and accountable. |
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