THE MISSION OF HARDEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 

 The Hardee County Sheriff's Office is the law enforcement branch of the County government. One of the primary objectives of the Sheriff's Office is to provide a safe, secure community environment for all residents. The Sheriff's Office serves the community by protecting life and property, preserving peace and order, preventing and detecting crime, managing the county jail, enforcing all laws and ordinances, and promoting the safe, efficient use of the county's streets and highways. The Hardee County Sheriff's Office consists of many specialized divisions, including Criminal Investigations, Narcotics Investigations, SWAT, Uniform Patrol, Crime Scene, Warrants, Civil, and the Corrections (Jail) division.

  The mission of the Hardee County Sheriff's Office is to enhance the quality of life in Hardee County by working cooperatively with the public and within the frame work of the United States Constitution to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear and provide for a safe environment.

Based on this Mission Statement, the Hardee County Sheriff's Office has the following set of values:

     The Sheriff's office must preserve and advance the principles of democracy within Hardee County.

     The Sheriff's Office places its highest value on the preservation of human life.

     The Sheriff's Office believes that the prevention of crime is its top operational priority.

     The Sheriff's Office will involve all of the county in the delivery of its services.

     The Sheriff's Office believes it must be accountable to all of the county it serves.

     The Sheriff's Office is committed to professionalism in all aspects of its operations.

     The Sheriff's Office will maintain the highest standards of integrity.

                            "Accreditation, as it applies to law enforcement, is a process whereby 
                             a law enforcement agency is given approval by an official review board, 
                             after the agency has met specific standards deemed appropriate for the 
                             mission of all law enforcement agencies."