STRATEGIC PLAN

The Plainfield Police Department recognizes that a road map to the future needs to be developed in order to properly plan and budget for the delivery of quality police services to our citizens. To that end, a three-year Strategic Plan has been developed for earmarking the priorities of the agency in order to meet future needs. Staff has taken into account the current state of our agency and Village, and conservatively projected the basic needs to provide adequate, professional service.

For a strategic plan to be successful, it needs ongoing review and evaluation of the objectives to fit a changing social and fiscal climate in the community. This review and evaluation are part of the plan, and a dynamic blueprint for the complexities that confront agencies, allowing the Department to stay focused on the challenges relative to our mission. We always welcome input from the community regarding our mission, values and objectives.

John Konopek
Chief of Police

Plainfield Police Department Strategic Plan 2011-13(pdf)

Mission Statement

In Partnership with the Community, We Are Committed to Serve and Protect, Promote Safety, and Enhance Quality of Life.

Values

Integrity – Adhere to strict moral and ethical principles
Compassion – Respond empathetically to the needs of co-workers and those we serve
Accountability – Be responsible for our actions and resources
Respect – Maintain a high regard for the dignity of all
Equality – Provide fair and impartial treatment to everyone
Professionalism – Pursue excellence and proficiency at all times
Dedication – Uphold our ideals in all circumstances

Vision Statement

The members of the Plainfield Police Department are dedicated to achieving our mission through the services provided by our divisions of Patrol, Community Service, and Administration; as well as our external partnerships.

The Patrol Division provides the primary functions of law enforcement and public service through community partnerships, the prevention of crime, apprehension of violators, reporting of incidents, abatement of public nuisances, promotion of public health and safety, while safeguarding individual rights.

The Community Service Division provides support to all areas of the Police Department and provides specialized assistance to entities both within and outside the Village.  These objectives are met with the use of both paid and volunteer personnel, and the development of special operation personnel and event planning.

The Administration Division acts to further the mission of the Department through a cooperative and professional team effort.   We accomplish this through various school & community programs, investigation of cases, enforcement of state & local laws, and other technical functions.

We have established relationships with local, county, state, and federal agencies, civic and community organizations, local businesses, and residents.   In conjunction with our own training and tools, we strive to utilize these resources to accomplish our goals and objectives.

The directions, objectives, and strategies of our organization are based on the relationships we build, the services we provide, and our goal to enhance quality of life for all people in the Village of Plainfield.