Mission & Values

The Murray Police Department Values

Integrity
We will conduct ourselves so as to bring credit and honor to our City, our department, and our profession. We will be honest even if it means admitting our own mistakes or acting against our personal interests and loyalties.

Pride
We believe our work to be necessary and an asset to our community.

Partnerships
We are dedicated to working with the citizens of Murray to solve community problems and to make our neighborhoods a better place to live and work.

Professionalism
We will constantly strive to expand our knowledge, act in service to others, and constantly evaluate ourselves and the needs of those we serve.

Fairness
We will treat all people and issues in an unbiased, equitable, and just manner without regard for social indicators or economic status.

Mission Statement

We, the members of the Murray Police Department, in partnership with all segments of the community, will provide for the general protection, safety and well being of the residents, businesses and visitors of the City of Murray. We will accomplish this mission through a proactive effort in the prevention, deterrence and investigation of criminal activity. The Murray Police Department will strive to contribute to the highest quality of life for the community through the assistance, cooperation, involvement and interaction of all citizens. All activities of the Murray Police Department will be conducted lawfully in accordance with the laws of the City of Murray, Commonwealth of Kentucky, and the United States of America.

Adopted as a preface to the Policy and Procedures Manual of the Murray Police Department

October 21, 2004

Kenneth L. Claud
Chief of Police