DEPARTMENT MISSION
It is the mission of every member of the Carencro Police Department to provide the highest possible level of service to the citizens of the City of Carencro in a non-discriminatory manner. It is the department’s mission not only to maintain order and control crime, but to reduce the opportunity for crime and disorder, reduce citizen’s fears, provide a sense of security for the people by protecting life and property, protect constitutional rights of all citizens, and address the root causes of crime through creative problem solving. Effective policing requires a partnership between the police and the community. In maintaining a partnership, the department recognizes the willingness of residents to share the responsibility for maintenance of order and quality of life. The fundamental mission of the Carencro Police Department, therefore, is to provide the professional leadership and support required to sustain and improve the community’s efforts, and to develop a balanced partnership directed against lawless and disorderly behavior.
PHILOSOPHY
The Carencro Police Department is committed to providing law enforcement services that are fair and impartial to all people without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religious affiliation or economic status. As professionals, we will treat all people with courtesy, respect and equality in every situation. Honesty and integrity shall be the foundation upon which all of our decisions are made. The Carencro Police Department’s Sexual Harassment policy can be viewed by opening the below link.