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Chief Jamie Deck can be reached at:
[email protected] 716-945-2330 Fax. 716-945-6522 |
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The mission of the Police Department is to improve and maintain the quality of life within our community
by working together to achieve a common goal - "A Safe and Secure City"
by working together to achieve a common goal - "A Safe and Secure City"
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*Public Service Announcement*
We have become aware that there is a rise of panhandling and aggressive begging within the City of Salamanca, specifically near supermarkets, convenient stores and other retail areas. There are no state laws to prohibit such solicitations and the First Amendment protects the right to beg for money in general terms. It will be up to each individual retailer, or property owner to disallow this in front of their businesses. With that said, there is ways for the general public to protect themselves from such contacts and stay safe from dangerous situations. You may let the businesses or individuals responsible for managing the property know of the panhandling taking place outside of their establishment, so they may choose to have the individual moved along. You should never pull out a purse or wallet in front of an aggressive beggar that is full of cash, as to advertise how much you are carrying with you. This can potentially place yourself in a dangerous situation in front of a possibly desperate individual. If you choose to give money, have the amount you wish to give set aside prior to contact. If you do not wish to give money, you may politely decline, create a basic excuse, ignore them, or start a conversation with somebody nearby/cellphone, and then hastily move along to your destination. If you are ever followed, call out for help and dial 911 or 716-945-2330 at your earliest ability. |
VALUES STATEMENT:
Central to our mission are values that guide us in making the "Right" decision and help us to contribute to the quality of life in Salamanca. In striving to make the "Right" decision we value. Respect - All persons have the Right to be treated in a fair, dignified, courteous, and equitable manner. We take an active role in understanding and working within the great diversity of our community. Further, we identify special needs as related to cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic diversity and respond in an appropriate manner. Integrity - Common Trust marks the basis of integrity. We hold ourselves to the highest of moral and ethical conduct. Goal Oriented - By having clearly defined goals we maintain a forward progression of service to our community. Goals are the basis for a smooth and focused operation of an organization. We continue to evaluate and update our goals as they relate to the citizens of the community and the level of service that we provide to them. Honesty - To live honorably, creditably, and virtuously make up the three precepts to a "Justinian" or just life. It can also be attributed to the way we execute our duties of protection and service. Teamwork - The central element to a well working organization is teamwork. We fully embrace the building of partnership within our community and among ourselves. We understand that working together as a team the quality of life in Salamanca can be improved and maintained. |
