Waterloo Regional Police Services
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Core values are ideals or commonly held beliefs that our members display throughout their daily activities, while in pursuit of our mission. The corporate values of the Waterloo Regional Police Service are:

 Excellence

We will strive to go above and beyond in every respect of policing.

 Respect for Life

Every member of our community is important and deserves the highest level of service.
Integrity We believe in conducting ourselves ethically and professionally, with the highest degree of honesty and accountability.
Teamwork Together we can do more than we can do individually.
Quality of Life Our community deserves a high level of safety and security.
Partnerships Effective policing includes proactive cooperation with other agencies and resources.
Education We are committed to self-improvement through continuous training and learning.
Diversity We respect and benefit from the diversity within our Service and our community.
Justice We uphold laws, procedures and freedoms of the justice system.
Children and Youth
Children and youth are our most valuable resource, and long-lasting crime prevention begins with them.