Mission Statement & Values
About Yolo
The Yolo County Sheriff’s Offices was established in 1850 and is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in California. Today, we have over 300 full-time and part-time employees and volunteers who are dedicated to public service. We serve a population of approximately 200,000 residents. We currently serve the cities Woodland, Davis, Winters, and West Sacramento, the U.C. Davis campus, and the unincorporated towns of Brooks, Capay, Clarksburg, Dunnigan, Esparto, Guinda, Knights Landing, Madison, Rumsey, Yolo and Zamora
MOTTO: HONORED TO SERVE
Mission Statement
With a commitment to professionalism, integrity, and collaboration, we strive to
uphold and respect the rights of all to liberty, equality, and justice.
Core Values
Service
We proudly provide professional service to our community in a manner that is fair, courteous, consistent, and effective.
Integrity
We pledge to uphold our position of trust by maintaining the highest ethical standards that merits the respect of the people we serve.
Community
We value working together to create mutual trust with a goal of shared success and accomplishment.
Courage
We strive to maintain strength of character and display bravery despite difficulties, obstacles, or challenges
Commitment
We will reflect our motto, “Honored to Serve,” through our steadfast dedication to public service and the community we serve.
Leadership
We are committed to leading by example and expect all of our members to be leaders within the organization and within the community.
Respect
We treat all members of our community and organization with fairness, impartiality, and dignity by recognizing that respect is not granted, but earned.