Mission Statement

Mission

To promote excellence in public safety through development of professional standards, delivery of high quality training programs, and embracing teh community policing philosophy. Thereby producing a highly trained and ethical professional, who will respectfully serve the citizens of South Dakota.

Values

Parternerships

Work in a continuous spirit of cooperation and collaboration to address areas of common concern to all of those who serve in the profession of public safety.

Respect

Create an environment where all people are treated with respect.

Integrity

Always maintain a high standard of conduct. Never compromise your word.

Dedicated Service

Our customers are the public safety community and the citizens of South Dakota and we will be respectful and responsive to their needs.

Ethics

Maintain a high ethical standard in our daily conduct.

Vision

To be the leading organization in the state for establishing professional standards for public safety.

Provide research and resource information, and encourage exchange of ideas which promote professionalism.

To provide a foundation of skill and knowledge for students attending the Basic Certification Course, upon which they will continue to build and enhance their job performance.

Deliver the highest quality training possible to all those we serve, so they may perform their jobs safely and successfully.

Increase the overall effectiveness of public safety by assuring an attitude of professional excellence, based on high ethical standards, and achieved through quality training.