The mission of the Quitman Police Department is to ensure the safekeeping of human life and property of the citizens of Quitman. We want to help with the improvement of the quality of life by providing a safe and secure environment in which all persons can work, live, and visit our City. We recognize that our most valuable resources are our employees, but also our hardworking citizens in Quitman. We are committed to the personal success of every employee and helping them excel in all their future endeavors.
To achieve our mission, we must identify the core values which give ideals to the morals and ethics of the positions we hold true and faithful. Those values are caring, honesty, loyalty, fairness, integrity, respect for others, and the pursuit of excellence. We must hold these values as evidence that we will perform to the highest standards of morals and ethics to ensure our integrity as a professional law enforcement agency.