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The mission of the Racine County Sheriff's Department is the preservation of
public safety, peace, and order. This shall be primarily performed through the
prevention and detection of crime, the apprehension of offenders, the
protection of persons and property, and the enforcement of the laws of the
State of Wisconsin and the ordinances of the County of Racine. For these
purposes, the deputy sheriffs are endowed with legal authority. In the exercise
of this authority, justice and equity shall be the primary motive. The mission
shall be accomplished by adherence to the following objectives:
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Maintenance of law enforcement presence and availability throughout Racine
County on a 24 hour basis.
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Provision of a timely and rapid response to criminal activities and all other
requests for law enforcement services.
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Thorough investigation of criminal offenses and apprehension of violators of
state statutes and county ordinance.
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Initiation of investigations where it appears that violation of law may have
occurred.
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Enforcement of traffic laws to provide a safe, smooth, and orderly flow of
traffic.
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Provision of services to every circuit court within the county for the
provision of safety, order, and efficient operation of these courts.
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Maintenance and operation of the County Jail.
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Provision of required service of all civil and criminal process.
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Participation in crime prevention activities and other public informational
activities that involve the citizens of Racine County in the interest of public
safety.
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Provision of community policing services to enhance community involvement with
law enforcement to accomplish the goals of this mission statement.
The primary emphasis of the department shall be on public safety, specifically
by maintaining law enforcement presence, rapid responses to call for service
thorough investigations and resolutions of criminal acts, and timely
apprehensions of violators of the law.
These goals will be accomplished by each member of the Racine County Sheriff's
Department who are expected to perform their duties in an efficient, honest,
and professional manner. Members of the department are to act at all times in
the interest of public safety and are to conduct themselves in a fair and
impartial manner.
Robert D. Carlson
Sheriff, Racine County, Wisconsin
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