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| Ptl. Tino Vasquez and Ptl. Teri McMinn |
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Mission Statement
The men and women of the Jacksonville Police Department are committed to protected life, property, and the constitutional guarantees of all citizens.
We recognize our responsibility to be fair, just and to equally protect and serve without regard to race, religion, gender or culture.
With community partnership as our foundation, we strive to enhance the quality of life and create a stronger contract between the police and the community we serve.
We will honor the trust placed in us by holding ourselves to the highest standards of professional and personal conduct and challenge the community with the shared responsibility for peace, good order and law observance. |
During 2007, the Jacksonville Police Department received 26,086 calls for service. This figure reflects a 6.7% decrease of service responses compared to 2006. The department had a total of 1,708 crimes reported, a decrease of 173 from 2006. 632 reported crimes were categorized as "Index Crimes". Of all criminal offenses reported, 867 or 50% were cleared by arrest. 858 adults and 190 juveniles were arrested during the year. The department continued a proactive approach to drug enforcement with 174 drug cases being opened. A total of 179 individuals were arrested on drug related charges. |
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