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WELCOME

The Vidalia Police Department consists of 35 men and women, dedicated to providing public safety services to the citizens and visitors of the Sweet Onion City. We are a full-service, progressive law enforcement agency, and serve over 10,000 residents in the City of Vidalia. It is our desire to improve the quality of life for the residents we serve, and make Vidalia a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

 

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Vidalia Police Department is to work in partnership with the community to enhance the quality of life in the City of Vidalia by reducing crime; protecting lives, property, and constitutional rights; and enforcing laws fairly and impartially.

OUR VISION

It is our vision to work together as a team to be a source of pride for the community and a premier public safety agency in the region by embracing the use of innovative technology, having progressive mindsets, seeking advanced knowledge and training, and building positive relationships in the community.

OUR CORE VALUES

We have adopted certain core values we embrace while serving in our community:

Vidalia Police Department seal with patch and core values of honor, integrity, and dedication.

HONOR — We take pride and honor in the profession we have chosen, and will aspire to be the best at what we do while being fair and honest in our actions.

INTEGRITY — We will adhere to moral principles and hold ourselves accountable for our actions, while being truthful and open in our interactions with the citizens we serve.

DEDICATION — We are devoted wholly and earnestly to public safety in the City of Vidalia and will persevere in protecting the citizens we serve despite hurdles or struggles we may face.