About the Marshall Police Department...
The Marshall Police Department has been proudly serving the community of
Marshall for 111 years currently employing 52 sworn police officers and 19 civilians.
The Department is led by Chief James R. Wilkins who is supported by Assistant
Chief Stan Spence, and two Captains. Each Captain is responsible for one or more major components
within the Department's structure: the Administrative, Investigative, and Patrol Divisions.
The Marshall Police Department strives to remain at the forefront of
professional policing. This is accomplished by addressing community safety as the department's
primary concern. The men and women of the Marshall Police Department are wholeheartedly committed
to the goal of keeping our neighborhoods crime free. From the officers on patrol, to the officers
in our schools teaching children; from the Chief to the newest rookie officer...all maintain a
strong spirit of commitment, teamwork, and service to the Marshall community.
The Marshall Police Department features many specialized "Divisions" playing
a critical role in the overall effectiveness of the Department. Specialized Divisions consist of
the Crime Scene Investigation, Special Response Team (S.R.T.), Canine Patrol, Narcotics Unit,
Motorcycle Patrol and a Juvenile Section. The Marshall Police Department also features Community
Policing, Crime Stoppers, and D.A.R.E. Programs.
By looking through our web pages, you will be able to
glimpse the inter-workings of the Department. The pages include pictures, information on special
programs, phone numbers, and other helpful information.
Mission Statement
The Marshall Police Department mission is to preserve public
safety and quality of life
within the City of Marshall, to respond effectively to the
changing needs of the community,
and to promote mutual respect between the Police Department and the
people we serve.
Marshall Police Department
Core Values
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Service
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Being aware of those who need law enforcement assistance and meeting or exceeding their
expectations for service.
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Excellence
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Being clear about and striving to achieve the high-test standards of performance in all
aspects of our work
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Integrity
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Committing ourselves to elevated standards of trust, responsibility,
and discipline while promoting justice in a fair and impartial manner.
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Compassion
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Recognizing and responding with sincerity to the needs of those who are concerned for their
safety, require important information, or are temporarily unable to provide for
themselves.
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Pride
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Believing in the social value of our work, considering it to be among the most noble of
professions, and deriving personal and professional satisfaction from the effective performance of
our duties.
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Vision Statement
To preserve a high quality of life and feeling of safety for
the City's diverse population, all members of the Marshall Police Department are committed to serve
with professionalism, respect and concern for the community. To optimize the use of police
resources, the Marshall Police Department balances firm and quick response to all forms of crime
with community problem solving and crime prevention approaches. The Marshall Police Department is
mission-oriented in all of its priorities and activities.
The Marshall Police Department's philosophy and work
processes reflect modern, quality law enforcement concepts and technology, involving every member
of the Marshall Police Department in an effort to continually improve all areas of administration
and operations. Quality leadership at all levels reflects the Marshall Police Department's
commitment to a strong work ethic, while valuing diversity, promoting effective learning, enhancing
and maintaining flexibility.
The Marshall Police Department constantly strives for
effectiveness in preventing and fighting crime, for effective collaboration with other city
departments, and for providing leadership and support for regional law enforcement efforts. To this
end, the Marshall Police Department recruits, hires, trains, supports and retains qualified
personnel as sworn and civilian members of a progressive law enforcement agency.
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve the community; to
safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against
oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the
constitutional rights of all men to liberty, equality and justice.
I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all and will behave in a manner that
does not bring discredit to me or my agency. I will maintain courageous calm in the face of danger,
scorn, or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others.
Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life. I will be exemplary in obeying
the law and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or
that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever-secret unless revelation is
necessary in the performance of my duty.
I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, political beliefs,
aspirations, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and
with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately
without fear or favor, malice or ill-will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never
accepting gratuities.
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public
trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of the police service.
I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before
God to my chosen profession...law enforcement. I will never engage in acts of corruption or
bribery, nor will I condone such acts by other police officers. I will cooperate with all legally
authorized agencies and their representatives in the pursuit of justice.
I know that I alone am responsible for my own standard of professional performance and will
take every reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve my level of knowledge and
competence.
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