Mission:
The Tawas Police Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of all those we serve by protecting life and property, providing the opportunity for a peaceful and safe existence, free from fear, with highly trained, skilled, and compassionate staff.
Core Values:
Integrity and Ethics: To always have uncompromising standards and do the right thing regardless of the consequences.
Impartial: To be fair and respectful, treat everyone as equal, and listen with unbiased ears.
Friendly: To always be aware of one’s image and willing to humble oneself.
Passion: To lay aside all outside distractions to do our job and provide service to our community that exceeds expectations.
Teamwork: To function as a team without personal gain or motive, establish partnerships with our peers and colleagues, and cooperate with others to accomplish the mission.
Pride and Respect: In ourselves, our department, and our community.
Vision:
The Tawas Police Department strives to serve the community with the highest level of professionalism, consistent with the core values to improve the quality of life for its citizens.