Vision, Mission, Goals, and Core Values
MISSION - Why are we here?
The King County Sheriff’s Office is a trusted partner in fighting crime and improving the quality of life for
our residents and guests.
VISION - Where are we going?
The King County Sheriff’s Office is a highly effective and respected law enforcement agency and criminal
justice partner, both trusted and supported, helping King County to be the safest county in America.
GOALS - How will we get there?
Through community engagement and collaboration we will:
- Develop and sustain public trust and support while reducing crime and improving the community's sense of safety.
- Improve traffic safety by reducing impaired and unsafe driving behaviors and traffic collisions.
- Recruit, hire, train and promote the best people to provide high quality, professional and responsive services.
- Provide facilities, equipment, and technology, systems and processes that support achievement of our mission.
- Provide for the safety, health and wellness of members of the King County Sheriff's Office.
OUR VALUES - How do we do business?
Leadership
• We are honest, respectful, effective and humble
• We have clear expectations
• Our managers model expectations and we lead by example from all levels
Integrity
• We are open, transparent and accountable to the public we serve
• We acknowledge that public trust matters – all the time
• Good faith performance errors are addressed through training
• Bad faith, criminal behavior, abuse of authority, and repeated or egregious acts are not tolerated
Service
• We are timely in our response and seek every opportunity to have positive impact on the people we serve.
• We are good stewards of taxpayer dollars, engage and collaborate, and strive to innovate.
• We focus on hot spot locations, high impact and repeat offenders, and visible presence when needed
Teamwork
• We recognize that relevant training and effective communications increase public and officer safety
• We fight crime constitutionally
• Our managers coach, mentor and develop a strong team culture