Mission Statement

The Oskaloosa Police Department exists to provide safety and service to every citizen, recognizing of primary importance the protection of the constitutional rights of all.

The agency is committed to establishing excellence in delivering services through teamwork; participation of every employee; community policing; problem oriented approaches; planning; and creation of a vision for the future.

Employees are encouraged to be diversified, striving for individual development; continuous improvement; serving as an example of leadership and contributing to a high quality of life.