| Mission |
The mission of the Walton County Sheriff's Office is to serve and safeguard all persons in Walton County by:
- Providing professional law enforcement in a courteous, honest and efficient manner,
- Providing fair and impartial treatment for all citizens while displaying care and concern for each persons situation, and
- Continuing to improve our services through teamwork and partnerships with the community
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| Vision |
| Our citizens, visitors and peers will recognize the Walton County Sheriff's Office as a leader in the law enforcement profession and as a partner in our community, providing a safe environment for all in a courteous, honest and efficient manner. |
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| Core Values |
The following fundamental values form the cornerstone of the Walton County Sheriff's Office:
- INTEGRITY
The officers and staff of the Walton County Sheriff's Office will be truthful and honest at all times. The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics will govern our conduct at all times.
- ACCOUNTABILITY
Each employee is responsible to the citizens and each other for his or her actions. Because the citizens of Walton County are both our employer and customer, the citizens will define the quality of our services.
- TEAMWORK
All employees of the Walton County Sheriff's Office must understand that they must work together both with each other, but also with the citizens and visitors we serve and protect. We will never willingly allow a member of our team to fail.
- TRUST and RESPECT
Motivation for every function of the Walton County Sheriff's Office must aim to enhance the public's trust and respect for the Office of the Sheriff and it's employees. Each officer must strive to protect the rights of all those we serve.
- COMMITMENT to EXCELLENCE
Sheriff's employees are dedicated to achieving the vision, fulfilling the mission and adhering to the core values of the Office. All employees will always seek to perform to the best of their ability and will constantly seek to improve their knowledge and skills. We are committed to evaluate our progress and make the changes necessary to achieve our goals.
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