In support of our mission, members of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office are committed to upholding the following values:

 WE VALUE upholding the laws in an ethical, impartial, courteous and professional manner while respecting the rights and dignity of all persons.  We will be compassionate and provide assistance to victims and those in need.

 WE VALUE promoting a sense of trust and respect for all people, including those in our agency.

 WE VALUE that the Sheriff's Office and the community share in the responsibility for crime prevention and public safety, and that the role of the Sheriff's Office is defined by the community it serves.

 WE VALUE and encourage problem solving, creative risk taking, initiative and affecting change.  We will recognize and reward those who contribute to the development of more effective ways of providing law enforcement services and those who apply creative solutions to problems.  We recognize that growth and learning are the positive consequences of honest mistakes.

 WE VALUE the reduction and prevention of crime through community partnerships and problem solving.

 WE VALUE the team concept.  Successful completion of a task is more important than who gets the credit for the work.

 WE VALUE and believe in high professional standards of integrity, ethics and behavior, guided by the letter and spirit of the law, and the law enforcement code of ethics.  We take responsibility for our own actions.  We will act appropriately and responsibly and require the same of others.