PRIMARY GOALS:

The primary goal of the Macon Police Department is to maintain social order within prescribed ethical and constitutional limits.  To attain this goal, the Department's role is to enforce the law in a fair and impartial manner, recognizing both the statutory and judicial limitations of police authority and the constitutional rights of all persons.   Included are the Department's responsibilities to:

• Protection of Life and Property
• Prevention, Detection & Investigation of Criminal Activity
• Apprehension of Offenders
• Recovery of Property
• Training of Officers
• Maintain Ethical Standards
• Traffic Control
• Community Services

PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY:

To manage and coordinate departmental resources so that the best possible police services are delivered to the community.  To develop and maintain an atmosphere wherein citizens are safe from the threats of crime and other unlawful acts.

PREVENTION, DETECTION & INVESTIGTATION OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY:

To provide the mechanisms to gather and analyze information relevant to discover criminal activities with the City of Macon. To deter and prevent such acts before they occur and solve such crimes after they are committed.

APPREHENSION OF OFFENDERS:

To thoroughly investigate all criminal acts to ensure the apprehension, arrest, and prosecution of those persons responsible for such acts.

RECOVERY OF PROPERTY:

To maintain an inventory of and secure all properties, evidence, lost and recovered/stolen property being held by the Police Department, thereby ensuring that it is available when needed or claimed.

MAINTAIN ETHICAL STANDARDS:

To ensure the integrity and adherence to professional standards of the Department by receiving and investigating complaints of alleged misconduct or misuse of force against departmental personnel.

TRAFFIC CONTROL:

To provide for the expeditious movement and control of vehicular traffic and the investigation of traffic accidents.