MISSION

The mission of the Dalhart Police Department is to serve and protect our community with professionalism, integrity, and respect. We are committed to safeguarding the lives and property of all who call Dalhart home, upholding the law with fairness, courage, and compassion.

We work in partnership with our community to strengthen trust, promote safety, and ensure that Dalhart remains a place where everyone feels secure, valued, and heard. We believe that public safety is a shared responsibility built on trust, transparency, and cooperation.

We dedicate ourselves to building lasting relationships and honoring the responsibility entrusted to us by those we serve.

VALUES

At the Dalhart Police Department, our values guide every action we take and every decision we make. They define who we are — as officers, as public servants, and as members of this community.

Gratuiti Muneris – “Selfless Service”

We serve with humility and selflessness, offering our time, skills, and dedication not for reward or recognition, but out of a genuine commitment to protect and uplift our community.

Milites Animo – “Warriors of Courage”

We embody courage, resilience, and honor in the face of adversity. Our strength is not only in our training, but in our character — steadfast in purpose, unwavering in integrity, and driven by compassion.

Integrity

We uphold the highest ethical standards in all that we do. Honesty, accountability, and fairness are the foundation of public trust and the cornerstone of effective policing.

Respect

We treat every person with dignity and empathy, recognizing the worth of all individuals and the value of diversity within our community.

Commitment to Community

We believe that true safety is built through partnership. By engaging openly, listening actively, and working collaboratively, we strengthen the bonds of trust that make Dalhart strong.

Faith & Service – Isaiah 6:8 (NIV

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’”

We embrace this calling as a sacred trust — to stand ready, to serve with honor, and to answer the call to protect those in need.

VISION

Upholding Shared Values — integrity, accountability, and respect for all
Safety, Trust, and Mutual Respect — the foundation of a stronger community
Professionalism and Partnership — working together to serve and protect
Safeguarding Rights — upholding the freedoms of every individual
Maintaining Order — ensuring peace through proactive, community-oriented policing
Preventing Crime — through collaboration, awareness, and engagement
Cooperation and Unity — with citizens and surrounding agencies
Enhancing Quality of Life — making Dalhart a safer, better place to live