To pursue truth and justice by employing the highest ethical standards in vigorously prosecuting the guilty, protecting the innocent, and preventing crime.
Teamwork – We work together to wholeheartedly serve the community, support victims, and contribute to the fair, effective, and efficient operation of the criminal justice system.
Integrity – We conduct ourselves with professionalism, high competence, and adhere strictly to the highest ethical standards of our profession. Our focus is on doing what is right without fear or favor.
Innovative – We embrace fresh perspectives, diverse ideas, continual enhancement, and tackle challenges with creativity, swiftness, and purpose.
Tenacious – We operate with agility, imagination, and perseverance that prevents us from giving up even in the toughest of circumstances.
Human-Centered– We acknowledge and honor the humanity of all individuals, particularly those facing the most challenging circumstances within the criminal justice system.
- 1. Seek justice in the most ethical, fair and efficient manner possible in everything we do.
- 2. Foster an inclusive culture that attracts and retains a diverse pool of high-caliber individuals. Prioritize professional development, encourage an openness to new and innovative problem-solving approaches, and promote mutual respect and appreciation among team members.
- 3. Create and implement modern, innovative programs that promote public safety and reflect the values of the community while reducing crime and recidivism.
- 4. Foster positive, collaborative and credible relationships with all stakeholders throughout the community to promote public safety.
- 5. Prioritize office resources in a customized manner that best addresses the specific public safety needs of each of our diverse communities.
- 6. Utilize available tools to educate the community about the criminal justice system by providing transparency in our data and by analyzing that data in a manner that is meaningful and useful to address the needs of Santa Barbara County.