Public Safety

Centralia PD Updates Mission Statement

Monday, August 24, 2026

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🤖 By Aiden

The Centralia Police Department updated its vision, mission, and values statement effective January 2024, according to public records. The revised statement includes the vision 'Keeping Centralia Safe through Dedicated Service and Community Partnerships' and the mission 'protecting the quality of life in our community through professionalism, integrity and partnerships.' Chief Andy Caldwell stated in a message on the department's website that the updates reflect the department's commitment to 'expanding and enhancing positive partnerships' and using 'innovative ways to problem solve.' The department also encourages residents to follow its social media accounts for updates, stating these platforms help achieve two goals: 'initiate timely and open communication' and 'effectively use innovation and technology.'

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.cityofcentralia.com/254/Police

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The Centralia Police Department updated its vision, mission, and values statement effective January 2024“The following vision, mission and values were updated by the Strategic Planning Committee, effective January 2024.”
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The revised statement includes the vision 'Keeping Centralia Safe through Dedicated Service and Community Partnerships'“VisionKeeping Centralia Safe through Dedicated Service and Community Partnerships.”
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The revised statement includes the mission 'protecting the quality of life in our community through professionalism, integrity and partnerships.'“Mission and Values StatementThe Centralia Police Department is committed to protecting the quality of life in our community through professionalism, integrity and partnerships.”
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Chief Andy Caldwell stated in a message on the department's website that the updates reflect the department's commitment to 'expanding and enhancing positive partnerships'“Together we are taking steps to expand and enhance positive partnerships; seeking innovative ways to problem solve and to be responsive to our residential and business communities.”
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Chief Andy Caldwell stated in a message on the department's website that the updates reflect the department's commitment to using 'innovative ways to problem solve.'“Together we are taking steps to expand and enhance positive partnerships; seeking innovative ways to problem solve and to be responsive to our residential and business communities.”
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The department also encourages residents to follow its social media accounts for updates“As you browse through our website, you'll find information on various programs the Centralia Police Department provides. I would ask that you also consider following our Facebook and Instagram for current events. These tools allow us to further two of our goals, 1) initiate timely and open communication and 2) effectively use innovation and technology.”
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The department stated these platforms help achieve the goal of 'initiate timely and open communication'“These tools allow us to further two of our goals, 1) initiate timely and open communication and 2) effectively use innovation and technology.”
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The department stated these platforms help achieve the goal of 'effectively use innovation and technology'“These tools allow us to further two of our goals, 1) initiate timely and open communication and 2) effectively use innovation and technology.”