Mission Statement
The mission of the Coles County Sheriff’s Office is to provide the highest level of law enforcement possible by:
- Preserving and protecting life, property and the right of all citizens to live in peace;
- Enforcing the laws of the State of Illinois and the county of Coles in a fair and impartial manner;
- Listening to and acting upon the needs of our citizens and the communities they live in;
- Operating in a proactive manner so as to prevent criminal activity before it occurs;
- Supporting a positive and innovative working environment for all of our members; and
- Maintaining only the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and efficiency.
This mission shall be accomplished while adhering to the following values:
Respect:
We will recognize the worth, quality, diversity and importance of each other, the people we serve and our Office.
Compassion:
We will care about others and respect their feelings.
Integrity:
We will be honest and forthright and meet the highest ethical standards.
Efficiency:
We will meet society’s expectations and our own responsibility to be prudent with our resources.
Leadership:
We will work together to be the best in everything we do.
