Mission Statement 

THE MISSION of the Kootenai County Sheriff's Department is to consistently contribute to our community and their desire to live in a safe environment where people can peacefully live, work, learn and play.  To this end:

WE MUST be seen to serve our community in a manner that is fair, professional, and upholds the public trust.  By every deed, we will be seen to honor the Oath we have taken to the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics and to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Department’s Values.

WE WILL do this with compassion, courtesy and patience, acting without fear or favor or prejudice to the rights of others.  We will be professional, calm, and restrained in the face of adversity and apply only that force which is necessary to accomplish our lawful duty.

WE WILL consistently strive to be responsive, be adaptive to changes in the community and be responsible in our utilization and care of the resources entrusted to us through the use of our community’s tax dollars.