Mission
Setting New Standards of Excellence in Policing through Integrity, Innovation, and Training

Vision
Building a Safer Detroit through Community Partnerships

Values
Professionalism
We will present an image that commands the highest degree of confidence, knowledge, and public trust

Respect
We will respect diverse ideas, cultures and ethnicity, rendering service in a fair, courteous and dignified manner

Integrity
We will conduct ourselves with unwavering high standards of honesty, trust, and ethical behavior

Dedicated Service
We pledge to respond to the needs of all citizens with compassion, commitment, and persistence

Excellence
We will be distinguished as a world-class organization, providing superior service, exceeding customer expectations

From their front page?

The Detroit Police Department has a long history of dedication, integrity and professionalism. Our pledge is to always protect and serve.

Emphasis mine.

How these two officers reacted to that situation on Jefferson is indefensible.

But, before you toss the entire Detroit Police Department under the bus, take a gander and the clip below.

Also keep this in mind: the reporter has to wear body armor (this ain't Iraq), something is very seriously wrong here!

When a city government sends out people without even the most basic resources to do their jobs (i.e. radios, computers, even jail space), this is downright criminal.