Welcome to the Mattawa Police Department and thank you for taking the time to check out our website.  We pride ourselves in being transparent and “outside the box” in how we commit law enforcement. 
Our actions are driven by our Core Values of Justice, Courage, Wisdom, and Temperance.  We understand policing is a local decision and should be driven by the community.   That is why we value working in partnership with local stakeholders, public agencies, and MOST IMPORTANTLY our citizens.  Anything is possible when positive and honest relationships exist.  

Core Values

Justice: Fairness.  Continuously determining right from wrong; from what is advantageous and what is not.  Being fair is about building, not destroying.
Courage: Fortitude.  This about working hard, sometimes beyond endurance, at doing what is right and good.  We must plan well to take confident, deliberate, and just action.
Wisdom: Knowledge.  Continuously read, study, learn, and expressly apply lessons learned.  See what truly matters.
Temperance: Prudence.  Exercise restraint in sensible behavior and modest living.

Based on our Core Values and feedback from or community our Mission Statement and Vision are simple, straightforward, and focused on Mattawa.

Mission Statement

Mission: Protect, preserve, and enhance the quality of life in the City of Mattawa.
Vision: To be a 21st Century policing agency through innovative practices while providing our community with the highest levels of public safety services.

Six Pillars of Policing

• Crime Prevention over Arrest
  • Problem-solving
  • Procedural Justice
• Proactive Criminal Interdiction
  • Intelligence-led Policing
• Interacting / Engaging with the Citizens
  • Crime Analysis / Citizen Reactions
  • Community-oriented Policing
• Training
  • Creating expertise in policing
  • Providing the right tools for the job
• Recalibration of Organizational Incentives
  • Refocus how officers are evaluated
    • Focus on problem-solving and creative solutions and away from purely punitive actions
    • Safe community
• Research / Evaluation
  • Learning from what works and what doesn’t work
  • Feedback from the community we serve

Again, we welcome you to our page.  Please take a minute and get to know our team; we are here to serve you.  If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.

City of Mattawa
police@cityofmattawa-wa.gov
509-932-4112