Core Values

The members of the Stanford Department of Public Safety are committed to the goal of providing high quality services with a positive, cooperative attitude.

To achieve that goal:

• We pledge to honor the spirit and letter of the laws we are charged to uphold.
• We will dedicate our full attention to our duties in order to promote a safe environment while earning and maintaining the public's trust.
• We will endeavor to continually enhance our professional skills and knowledge.
• We will hold each other accountable for demonstrating professional and ethical behavior.
• We will actively identify and pursue opportunities to improve our department and the way we serve the campus community.

The hallmarks of our service and conduct will be a dedication to the principles of honesty, integrity, fairness, courage and courtesy.

The Stanford University Department of Public Safety exists to provide a safe, secure atmosphere, which is conducive to freedom of expression and movement, for people and their property at Stanford University, within constraints of Federal, State and Local laws and ordinances.

All Stanford University Department of Public Safety personnel are expected to strive to uphold the department's Core Values.

• It is the RESPONSIBILITY of every employee to understand and fulfill the requirements of their position.
• Employees who take complete OWNERSHIP of their positions do so by constantly striving to go above and beyond the basic responsibilities that are expected.
• Every contact presents an OPPORTUNITY. An opportunity to serve, to provide assistance, to positively influence the way in which people view public safety. Employees can not only react to opportunities but also create them. Once an opportunity arises, employees can now exercise the skills and knowledge they have obtained.
• Public safety requires TEAMWORK. Teamwork with one another and teamwork with the community we serve. When we work together, we produce better results.
• Identifying and pointing out problems does not fix the problem or make it go away. In order to provide the best possible service to each other and to the community, propose SOLUTIONS to the area where improvements are needed and can be made.