"Never doubt that a small group of dedicated people can change the world ... indeed it is the only thing that ever has".
-Margaret Mead
I am enthusiastic and humble to serve as Chief for our Village employee-based police department. Building and leading this department are responsibilities that I take very seriously. I have personally selected police professionals of the highest caliber to build a new police department. I am pleased to report that we have drawn some of the finest talent Ohio Law Enforcement has to offer.
Our police department is unique. We are building an organization designed to deliver extraordinary service utilizing the talents of extraordinary people. Owensville Police Dept. focuses on innovative and creative ways to police our community. "We've always done it that way" is not part of our culture. We are creating a department that empowers our employees for independent decision-making and proactive problem-solving. Our community can be assured that we are working in a partnership, side-by-side. Our employees are individuals who are enticed by our mission and bring high energy, innovation, self-motivation and passion to our village.
I am committed to leading a premiere law enforcement agency that is entrepreneurial, effective and serves proudly. I invite you to explore our website and learn more about the Village of Owensville.
Sincerely,
Mike Freeman
Chief of Police
Village of Owensville
The 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 or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights of all people 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 of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and professional life. I will be exemplary in obeying the law of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duties.”
“I will never act officiously or permit personal feeling, prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and the relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor malice or ill-will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities.”
“I recognize my badge as a symbol of public faith, and accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideas, dedicating myself before God and to my chosen profession…..law enforcement.”
