Police Department Mission Statement
We, the members of the Ruma Police Department, are committed to being responsive to the community in the delivery of quality services. Recognizing our responsibility to maintain order, while affording dignity and respect to every individual, our objective is to improve the quality of life through a community partnership which promotes safe, secure neighborhoods. Therefore, the goals of this department and its members are as follows:
- To preserve life and property of citizens and persons;
- To serve the public and maintain human rights in all areas related to public safety and order;
- T promote individual responsibility and community commitment;
- To address all public safety problem areas identified in monthly reports, annual reports or special orders;
- To enforce all Federal, State, County and Municipal laws within the corporate limits of Ruma, Illinois;
- Address goals of this department as stated in the annual budget report;
- Members of the department shall periodically advise the Chief of Police of problems and new ideas pertains to the realization and identification of goals and objectives; and,
- Each member of this department shall adhere to the "Code of Ethics" and "Code fo Conduct"
National Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
As a Law Enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression for intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional Rights of all persons to liberty, equality, and justice.
I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn, or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful fo the welfare of others. Honest in thoughts and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature of that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.
I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or violence and never accepting gratuities.
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of law enforcement. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession......law enforcement.
I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn, or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful fo the welfare of others. Honest in thoughts and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature of that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.
I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or violence and never accepting gratuities.
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of law enforcement. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession......law enforcement.
Code Enforcement
Completes investigations into complaints and ordinance violations, including, but not limited to the accumulation of debris, derelict and abandoned vehicles, tall grass and weeds.
Investigations into these complaints and violations are time-intensive and require patience and persistence on part of the officer to resolve the issues without judicial intervention.
Investigations into these complaints and violations are time-intensive and require patience and persistence on part of the officer to resolve the issues without judicial intervention.
Core Values
TRUST: We understand that trust is essential to our effectiveness in the community and we must maintain the highest standards of professional conduct and competency in order to maintain that trust.
COOPERATION: In order to be successful and provide the level of service the community desires and expects, we must work cooperatively and with the support of individual citizens, businesses, churches, civic organizations and other governmnent service providers.
FAIRNESS: We have an obligation to provide quality customer service without malice, prejudice, or favor; treating every individual with courtesy, dignity and respect.
PROTECTION OF LIVES AND PROPERTY: The protection of lives and property is our primary responsibility and it is for that purpose that we exist. We must protect all persons against those elements in society which seek to harm and/or deprive our citizens of their rights to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. We will apply all our resources to the prevention of crime and the apprehension of crime and the apprehension of criminals. We have an obligation to provide the perception of a safe enviroment and secure neighborhoods, streets, parks, businesses and homes.
COOPERATION: In order to be successful and provide the level of service the community desires and expects, we must work cooperatively and with the support of individual citizens, businesses, churches, civic organizations and other governmnent service providers.
FAIRNESS: We have an obligation to provide quality customer service without malice, prejudice, or favor; treating every individual with courtesy, dignity and respect.
PROTECTION OF LIVES AND PROPERTY: The protection of lives and property is our primary responsibility and it is for that purpose that we exist. We must protect all persons against those elements in society which seek to harm and/or deprive our citizens of their rights to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. We will apply all our resources to the prevention of crime and the apprehension of crime and the apprehension of criminals. We have an obligation to provide the perception of a safe enviroment and secure neighborhoods, streets, parks, businesses and homes.
Activity Log Totals for Ruma PD 2019
Verbal Warnings.........................................111
Written Warnings.......................................171
Citations.......................................................89
Agency Assist...............................................30
Ordinance Violations.................................41
Arrests..........................................................20
Calls for Service.........................................124
Written Warnings.......................................171
Citations.......................................................89
Agency Assist...............................................30
Ordinance Violations.................................41
Arrests..........................................................20
Calls for Service.........................................124
