Vision

The Vision of the Cal State San Marcos Police Department

is to be the finest police agency of its kind.

Mission

• To protect our campus community above all else

• To practice community policing through maximum involvement with our campus community

• To control and prevent crime proactively and innovatively

• To provide responsive and professional service at all times

• To save lives and protect property through emergency management

Values

Campus Safety - We ensure a safe learning environment by being omnipresent, responding

quickly to emergencies, and providing professional service upon arrival.

Personal Safety - We cannot help others if we are incapacitated.

Honesty, integrity, and ethics - We demonstrate “character in action” at all times.

It is the foundation of our department.

Organizational and personal excellence - We give our best with every citizen contact,

and we develop tomorrow’s leaders today.

Respect - We show respect for all persons, for each other, and for this organization.

Positive Work Environment - We combine dedicated service with an atmosphere where

people are encouraging and enjoy their work.

Accountability - We put our university first; we take responsibility for mistakes, and follow

a path of continuous improvement. We are a team, and we do not let our teammates down.

Collaboration - We value input from inside and outside the department, always seeking

the best resolution to all challenges.

Education - We are highly trained professionals, and are committed to providing high quality

training to our campus community.