Public Safety

Centralia Police Revises Strategic Plan

Saturday, August 1, 2026

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Centralia Police Department updated its strategic plan with new vision and mission statements effective January 2024, according to public records. The changes include a revised vision statement: "Keeping Centralia Safe through Dedicated Service and Community Partnerships."

The department cited community partnerships as a core focus, with Chief Andy Caldwell stating the police department is committed to "protecting the quality of life in our community through professionalism, integrity, and partnerships." The update also encourages residents to follow the department on social media for real-time updates.

The Strategic Planning Committee approved the changes, which emphasize community engagement and innovative problem-solving. The department states the revisions aim to enhance public safety through better communication and technology use, with no additional costs mentioned in the public record.

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

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Centralia Police Department updated its strategic plan with new vision and mission statements effective January 2024“The following vision, mission and values were updated by the Strategic Planning Committee, effective January 2024.”
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The changes include a revised vision statement: "Keeping Centralia Safe through Dedicated Service and Community Partnerships."“VisionKeeping Centralia Safe through Dedicated Service and Community Partnerships.”
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The department cited community partnerships as a core focus“The 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 the police department is committed to "protecting the quality of life in our community through professionalism, integrity, and partnerships."“The Centralia Police Department is committed to protecting the quality of life in our community through professionalism, integrity and partnerships.”
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The update also encourages residents to follow the department on social media for real-time updatesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Strategic Planning Committee approved the changesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The changes emphasize community engagement and innovative problem-solving“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 states the revisions aim to enhance public safety through better communication and technology useNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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No additional costs were mentioned in the public recordNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.