Mission, Creed, & Core Values



The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department is the largest sheriff's department in the world.

The Department is divided into four main operations. Within the main operations of Custody Operations, Patrol Operations, Countywide Services and Administrative & Professional Standards there are an additional subgroups of thirteen divisions, each headed by a Division Chief.

From within these divisions are bureaus and specialized units that provide specific services to the county, the county residents, other county, state and federal agencies.



Our Mission

THE MISSION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT IS TO PARTNER WITH THE COMMUNITY TO PROACTIVELY PREVENT CRIME, ENFORCE THE LAW FAIRLY AND ENHANCE THE PUBLIC'S TRUST THROUGH TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY.



Our Creed:

MY GOALS ARE SIMPLE, I WILL ALWAYS BE PAINFULLY HONEST, WORK AS HARD AS I CAN AND HOPEFULLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES.

Deputy David W. March EOW April 29, 2002



Our Core Values:

LEAD WITH COMPASSION, SERVE WITH HUMILITY AND COURAGEOUSLY SEEK JUSTICE FOR ALL.

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