The mission of the San Rafael Police Department is to reduce crime and disorder and the fear of crime throughout the community, through commitment to community policing, responsible use of resources, diversification of the department, and the fair and equitable enforcement of the law.

The San Rafael Police Department will be known for its community service orientation, its effectiveness at preventing crime through community involvement, and for providing a safe living and working environment. Our enforcement actions will be based on respect for individual rights as well as our commitment to protect the safety of all persons within our community.
We will strive for professionalism and integrity by maintaining high ethical and performance standards. Our policies and procedures will be designed to give simple, clear guidance to all personnel. We will encourage and support technological advances along with training and professional skill development to enhance our effectiveness at fighting crime. The Department will remain committed to a cooperative team effort between all divisions. We will encourage and provide support for employees to be proactive and flexible in identifying problems and solutions within the Department and the community we serve.