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Walla Walla Sheriff's Office Updates Core Values

Sunday, August 16, 2026

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The Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office published updated core values and a law enforcement code of ethics on August 16, 2026. The document details seven core values represented by the seven-pointed star badge: Honor, Integrity, Loyalty, Courage, Commitment, Duty, and Fairness. Each value includes a brief explanation of how it guides the agency's operations. The sheriff's office states its vision is to be 'amongst the finest law enforcement agencies in the State of Washington' and its mission is to 'safeguard the lives, property, and rights of the people we serve.'

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.wwcowa.gov/departments/sheriff/index.php

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The document details seven core values represented by the seven-pointed star badge“The Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office recognize the seven-pointed star badge of our office which we are privileged to wear as a symbol of public trust. With the heptagram being an ancient traditional symbol for warding off evil, each point of our badge represents one of our seven Core Values:”
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Honor is one of the seven core values“HONOROur daily actions shall embody our Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Code of Ethics.”
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Integrity is one of the seven core values“INTEGRITYWe shall always do what is legally and morally right. We are honest and truthful in our words, and our actions shall match our words. Our integrity will build trust and confidence. Integrity is our moral defense against corruption.”
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Loyalty is one of the seven core values“LOYALTYWe bear true faith and allegiance to the United States of America, the State of Washington, and the County of Walla Walla. We are loyal and faithful to our fellow law enforcement officers and the citizens we serve”
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Courage is one of the seven core values“COURAGEWe shall have the personal courage to stand up for what is right. We will remain courageous and calm in the face of danger”
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Commitment is one of the seven core values“COMMITMENTWe are committed to our profession, the vision and mission of the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office, and an accountable partnership with our community.”
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Duty is one of the seven core values“DUTYWe will fulfill our obligations with selfless service and reverence for the law.”
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Fairness is one of the seven core values“FAIRNESSWe will be courteous, just, and impartial in all of our interactions. We respect law and order and the individual. We will apply our knowledge and experience for the best advantage of all concerned. We will treat everyone with dignity and our decisions shall be made without personal favor.”
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The sheriff's office states its vision is to be 'amongst the finest law enforcement agencies in the State of Washington'“The Vision of the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office is to be amongst the finest law enforcement agencies in the State of Washington; one which consistently delivers the highest quality public service in an effort to make Walla Walla the safest county in the nation.”
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The sheriff's office states its mission is to 'safeguard the lives, property, and rights of the people we serve'“MissionThe Mission of the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office is to safeguard the lives, property, and rights of the people we serve; reduce the incidence and fear of crime; and to enhance public safety while working with our community to improve their quality of life.”