Sarasota Police Department

Vision

Enthusiastically pursuing our mission and respecting our core values, SPD is recognized and valued as a premier public service agency focusing on the strengths of people, teamwork and relationships.

Mission Statement

The Sarasota Police Department is dedicated to providing professional law enforcement service for our community while safeguarding Constitutional guarantees and forming responsive partnerships with those we serve to achieve safety, quality of life and respect for the law.

Core Values

Innovatively and aggressively fighting crime and reducing the fear of crime.

Abiding by the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct.  Treating each person with dignity and respect while maintaining accountability to the citizenry and each other.

Building and reinforcing relationships through communication, commitment and action.

Evolving in response to our public safety mandate.