We are proud to present the St. Bernard Police Department’s new web site.
Our agency is comprised of 19 sworn Police Officers and two Civilian Employees with a diverse background in law enforcement and a strong sense of pride and dedication to their duty. I am very proud of each of our employees.
Serving since 1878, we reaffirm our commitment to help make St. Bernard a safe place to live and raise our children. Through continuing effort, we strive to provide progressive and professional law enforcement services to the citizens of St. Bernard.
This website is intended to familiarize our citizens and visitors with the organization of our agency and some of the programs which we offer. Likewise, we have provided various links and phone contacts that we hope will benefit you.
Please take some time to browse and feel free to leave us your comments and suggestions.
Sincerely Yours,
Michael Simos
Chief of Police
Mission and Values Statement
The mission of the St. Bernard Police Department is to safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve, to reduce the incidence and fear of crime, to resolve problems among citizens, and to enhance public safety and quality of life through the delivery of fair and impartial police services. We will fulfill our mission by basing our thoughts and actions in the following shared values:
Service to “Our Community”
We value the opportunity to provide service in a manner which is fair, courteous, responsive and efficient. We respect and protect the worth, dignity and rights of all, regardless of religion, race, sex, or position.
Integrity
We value candor, honesty and ethical behavior in members or our department. We commit to upholding our positions of trust by maintaining the highest ethical standards as set forth in the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct.
Responsibility and Accountability
We value the need to use our resources effectively and to provide a spirit of open communication with our community. We accept responsibility for our actions and admit our mistakes to ensure that our behavior earns the support and trust of all segments of the public.
Professionalism
We value professionalism by maintaining a clear sense of commitment, perspective and direction. We foster professionalism through an environment of teamwork, innovation and constant self-evaluation. We commit to quality, timeliness and excellence in our service to the community. Therefore, we pledge to meet or exceed nationally recognized law enforcement standards in every duty we undertake, to ensure this community’s confidence and trust in us.
Pride and Satisfaction in Our Profession
We value our work as a source of enjoyment and satisfaction. We take pride in our accomplishments as an integral part of this community. We enjoy serving the law enforcement profession with the St. Bernard Police Department. We serve the community of St. Bernard proudly.