About the Woodstock Police Service
The Woodstock Police Service (WPS) is a municipal policing agency serving the City of Woodstock, Ontario, with approximately 100 sworn officers and 50 civilian professionals dedicated to community safety and well-being.
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Our Mission Statement
Dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all members of our community.
Our Values
- Accountability We take responsibility for our actions and decisions.
- Excellence We are committed to the highest standards of professionalism and service.
- Integrity We act with honesty, fairness, and transparency.
- Professionalism We uphold the ethics and standards expected of the policing profession.
- Teamwork We work collaboratively within our service and with our community partners.
Declaration of Principles
In pursuit of our mission, we believe in:
- Respecting the rights of our citizens as guaranteed by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Human Rights Code.
- Providing a professional and fulfilling work environment that encourages the personal and professional development of our members.
- Sharing the responsibility of preventing crime and improving quality of life with members of the community.
- Being accountable and responsible with the financial resources provided through the budget process.
- Developing creative solutions to policing concerns through partnerships within the community.
- Treating victims of crime with respect and understanding their needs.
- Ensuring the safety and security of citizens by preserving the community’s peace and preventing crime.
- Discharging our duties faithfully, impartially, and in accordance with the law.
- Striving to excel in every aspect of policing.
Strategic Priorities
Priority 1: Improved Community Safety
- Enhance crime prevention and reduction strategies.
- Reduce overall crime.
- Improve road safety.
- Collaborate with community partners to address substance abuse impacts.
- Support victims of intimate partner violence and their families.
- Strengthen emergency preparedness.
- Improve perception of safety in the downtown core.
Priority 2: Fostering a Culture of Collaboration and Engagement
- Enhance communication of key messages.
- Strengthen inclusion of community partners supporting victims.
- Expand community mobilization and risk-intervention opportunities.
- Promote continuous engagement with diverse communities, youth, seniors, and vulnerable populations.
Priority 3: Organizational Excellence
- Strengthen internal communication.
- Promote mental and physical wellness of all members.
- Enhance performance management and career development.
- Leverage technology to improve effectiveness.
- Improve financial planning and budget management processes.
- Use data to inform deployment strategies and create efficiencies.