Welcome to the Lake Havasu City Police Department.
We
have the privilege of presenting the programs and
accomplishments of the department and the many
members that dedicated themselves to make our
community a safe and crime free place to live and
work. We continue to strive to provide the highest
quality of police services available. As stated in
the department mission statement we are committed to
ensuring a safe and secure community. You will see
illustrations of that effort highlighted in this
home page.
The
Lake Havasu City Police Department was founded in
July of 1979 and in a relatively short period of
time has grown to become one of the leaders in
progressive police services in the state of Arizona.
Lake Havasu City Police Department employees possess
strong values that emphasize ethical behavior,
principled decision making and unparalleled
commitment to the community.
The
Lake Havasu City Police Department is committed to
the concept of Community Oriented Policing and has
incorporated this concept into every facet of
operation. Community Oriented Policing has many
varied definitions but is generally considered a
philosophy that promotes proactive community
partnerships to address the root cause of crime and
fear as well as other community and police problems.
The hope is that by using this method, the
underlying problem will be eliminated or reduced to
the point that citizens are satisfied and the police
will not have to return. One of the cornerstones of
our community policing effort is the Neighborhood
Watch program. Neighborhood Watch is not only the
eyes and ears of a neighborhood, but a process by
which neighbors can develop relationships and become
a partner in the crime fighting efforts.
As
one of the newer police departments in the State of
Arizona, we are a young, expanding police department
where opportunity abounds. If you are interested in
a career in law enforcement, we welcome you to
consider joining our department. Standards are high,
but the rewards of serving a growing community in a
professional organization are many.
Please review the various programs that are part of
this page and if you have comments or questions, I
encourage you to contact us or leave us a message.
We
hope you find our website useful and informative. As
special topics or problems arise we will make that
information available. Please feel free to contact
me if you have any questions or comments. I look
forward to working together to create a safe and
secure environment for the citizens and guests of
Lake Havasu City.
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MISSION STATEMENT & STRATEGIC GOALS
MISSION
STATEMENT:
Ensure a safe and secure community.
VISION:
To be recognized as a leader in the law enforcement
profession.
PRINCIPLES:
Each member of the organization is committed to
professionalism and to the following principles in
carrying forth the mission the Lake Havasu City
Police Department.
1.
Integrity as a foundation for all actions
2.
Partnerships with our community
3.
Dedication to our community and the organization
4.
Accountability to the public
5.
Maintaining open communication
6. Valuing the individual employee
7.
Efficiency through innovation
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HOMELAND
SECURITY INFORMATION FOR LHC:
"The best
thing each of you can do as individuals is to go
about your lives as you always have. Just maintain a
heightened awareness of your surroundings, and
report anything unusual to the Police Department at
855-4111."
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