City of Woodstock

About

Our Mission:
To pursue professional excellence by promoting effective partnerships with the community to prevent crime and to enhance the quality of life.

Story

The City of Woodstock Police Department is comprised of sixty-four sworn and civilian personnel serving the largest municipality within Cherokee County. The department is responsible for the law enforcement services of approximately eleven square miles inhabited by over 24,000 residents and over 350 businesses. The City of Woodstock continues to be one of the nation's fastest growing cities.

Through a continual focus on career development and enhanced training the City of Woodstock Police Department is dedicated to the highest standards. We are committed to the development of our officers and department as we strive to offer the best services to our citizens and visitors alike.

As our officers excel we offer many avenues of specialized training. Through our progressive approach officers have the ability to become Canine Specialists, SWAT team members, Accident Reconstructionists, Motorcycle Officers, Detectives, Police Training Officers, Drug Task Force Agents, and Traffic Enforcement Officers. Officers who achieve the highest standards will also be eligible for promotion.

Mission

Our mission is to pursue professional excellence by promoting effective partnerships with the community to prevent crime and to enhance the quality of life in Woodstock.

Our Core Values...

Professionalism
We strive to use the most advanced skills and methods to provide a variety of law enforcement services. We maintain the highest level of professionalism by adhering to nationally recognized practices and by participating in vigorous and comprehensive training programs.

Integrity
We serve in ways that bring honor to the police profession by building trust, confidence, and respect with the general public. We pledge to treat all people fairly and to fully uphold the constitutional rights of all individuals we encounter.

Service
We serve the public by responding in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner. We will work together with citizens, organizations, and other agencies to proactively solve community problems and to maintain a safe environment.

Teamwork
We work cooperatively together and with other public safety officials respecting and supporting each other’s roles and responsibilities. We encourage and recognize creativity and initiative that further the goals of the City of Woodstock and its Police Department.