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January 14, 2008 was a historical date for City governance here in Mountain Home as leadership changed with the installation of a new Mayor and two new Councilmen. Similarly, I was sworn in as the Chief of Police and entrusted to lead a group of talented and dedicated men and women at the Police Department. On behalf of all the employees of the Police Department, welcome to our website. We trust as you review the information contained on the many pages that your questions are answered and you learn more about the type and level of service being provided in this outstanding community. It is our goal to provide a multifaceted law enforcement program that results in a high level of confidence in our professional law enforcement endeavors. In striving for excellence, we will work in partnership with the community we serve and encourage community involvement to meet our goals. The Mountain Home Police Department already has an exceptional history of “Community Policing.” Two magnificent examples of such partnerships are the Cadet and COP (Citizens On Patrol) Programs. Over the next several months your Police Department will begin a transformation with the goal of improving our responsiveness, elevating our current service levels, and improving our overall level of professionalism. To initiate the journey I have already begun interviewing and listening to every employee, asking a series of questions designed to elicit their viewpoints and expertise. I am a firm believer that those currently serving know what it takes to move the overall performance of the organization to the next level and that it is my job to solicit that information while strategically seeking ways to implement those ideas. In the end we create a shared vision that everyone can embrace and work towards. The philosophical underpinning that I have stressed from day one and will continue to emphasize is the importance of every member remembering and modeling the four “P’s” of Public Service. They are being: Positive No one likes to be around negative people. Being positive is contagious. Always strive to be positive in every interaction and as a result those around you will be impacted in a positive way. Professional We are public servants 24/7, 365, both on and off duty and our behavior should exemplify that fact. We have sworn to live by a code of ethics and to represent the profession with the highest values and ideas. Productive As stewards of taxpayer monies, we are obligated to make the most of what we have been entrusted with and to always be mindful that we have a mission to accomplish. Partnering with those we serve is one of the best means of reaching those goals Progressive The world around us is always changing and the manner in which we think and deliver services should always be changing as well. It is our priority to search for innovative ways to both foresee problems that might arise and proactively address problems that present themselves.
My door is always open, so feel free to stop by or simply pick up
the phone and give me a call. I will keep you updated on our journey
to ensure your Police Department is not only good, but truly great.
In my short time in this community, I have already discovered what
most of you already know, which is that Mountain Home is a special
place to live, work and raise a family. Together we will strive to
ensure you continue to feel that way!
John
Walter
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