1. Identify criminal offenders and unlawful activity and, where fitting, pursue the subsequent court actions;
2. Hinder the criminal offenders' opportunity to commit crime by engaging in preventive patrol;
3. Assist citizens who are in situations subjecting them to physical harm;
4. Protect constitutional rights;
5. Facilitate the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles through proactive traffic enforcement;
6. Assist those citizens who cannot care for themselves through referral to outside community agencies;
7. Educate the public about crime patterns and criminal habits through the publication of a monthly newsletter and the sponsoring of community educational programs;
8. Identify situations that are potentially serious law enforcement or governmental problems;
9. Promote a feeling of security in the community;
10. Preserve civil order;
11. Provide miscellaneous emergency services; and
12. Pay particular attention to the needs of senior citizens and juveniles.