Vision:

The York Area Regional Police Department is a full service, primary response, local law enforcement agency for those municipalities that comprise the jurisdiction. The department strives for a position of respectability through effective enforcement of the law, commitment to public safety, quality of life, and community service. Members of the department endeavor to serve all people within the community regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, or similar distinction. The department is also committed to the concept of regionalized police service as an effective and efficient means of providing police service to those municipalities who have joined in this effort.

Mission:

Enforce The Law
Investigate Crime
Prosecute Criminals
Promote Traffic Safety
Respond To Emergencies And ServiceRelated Calls
Assist Other Agencies
Accurately Record Police Activity
Crime Prevention
Value The Police Employees
Organise Effectively

VALUES

The following values will guide the department in accomplishing the Vision and Mission.

INTEGRITY · COURTESY · RESPECT · QUALITY PROFESSIONALISM · TRAINING · SERVICE · TEAMWORK FAIRNESS · HONOR · DUTY · COMPASSION