Service Philosophy

The Los Alamitos Police Department values and practices the principles embodied in the philosophy of Community Oriented Policing. Basic life principles of respect, trust, courage, honor and loyalty provide the foundation for the service philosophy in Los Alamitos.

The Police Department recognizes that law enforcement goals must be based on shared values. Accordingly, all of the goals and objectives of the Department are based on the following values:

  • Full Service to the Community
  • Preservation of the Quality of Life
  • Compassion
  • Integrity
  • Pride in Self, Fellow Employees, Department and Community

The members of the Los Alamitos Police Department work to create police-community partnerships that proactively address causes of crime as well as other community issues. These partnerships become the mechanism to effectively solve problems and maintain order.