The primary mission of the Buffalo Police Department is to improve the quality of life in the City of Buffalo.

This goal will only be accomplished through the cooperative effort of the Police Department and the community. By working together we can maintain the peace, provide safety and security for our citizens, reduce the fear of crime and solve problems.

To be successful in our mission requires the commitment of the Administration, every employee of this Department and the citizens of our city, all working together to maintain the Buffalo Police tradition as a trusted source of help.

To accomplish this mission, the following values must be the basis for all of our actions:

Respect:
The Buffalo Police Department recognizes that its members are its greatest asset, and our actions shall reflect this belief. The members will respect the citizens and recognize their ethnic and cultural diversity. We will respect each other as professionals and fellow human beings.

Integrity:
We believe in the principles embodied in the Constitution. We recognize the authority of federal, state and local laws. Honesty and truth must be the standards in all our interactions with the community and with our members.

Excellence:
We will strive for personal and professional excellence, dedication to duty and the delivery of quality service to the public. We are part of a team dedicated to the safety and protection of our community. Our actions will reflect intelligence, sincere, efficient and courteous service.

The Buffalo Police Department will be a professional and trusted provider of police services, a leader in the cooperative effort with neighborhoods, businesses, and other agencies to make Buffalo safer.
Professional:
Establish systems to maintain accountability within a decentralized form of management

Provide training and tools needed to do the job

Maintain professional appearance and demeanor

Trusted:
Involve department personnel in planning and decision-making, and include the community in setting priorities

Improve communications and cooperation within the department, with the common agencies

Establish clear, fair and consistent disciplinary procedures

Neighborhood-based:
Allow districts to formulate plans tailored to their area that focus on partnerships with neighborhoods, businesses and other agencies

Practice problem solving within the department and with the community

Educate the community about its role and responsibilities in maintaining order.