The Golden Valley Police Department (GVPD) recognizes that diversity, the differences between people, exists as a driving force in our interactions with those we serve. We recognize, as well, that our authority, and, ultimately, our institutional existence, is predicated upon the people in our community.
To provide the highest quality of police service, we must be committed to the recognition and reflection of that diversity and incorporate its realities into our strategic planning and our day-to-day operations. Moreover, the GVPD is committed to the belief that there is an intrinsic worth in all people, an irreducible quality whose protection and benefit is the basis for police service.
We believe that the recognition of diversity is no less than the recognition of this worth. A commitment to honor the rights and provide for the needs of all people equally is our expression of this recognition.
As the equity, diversity, and inclusion vision for the GVPD further develops, the following services will be provided in a concerted effort to leverage the skills, abilities, and talents of the GVPD workforce:
- training
- professional development
- mentoring and coaching
- employee resource groups
- speaker series
- policy review
The GVPD welcomes the diverse insights of our employees in how best to promote a successful workforce and the fulfillment of our critical mission.