Core Values / C-tech

Criminal Justice Core values

Honesty

The single most reliable mark of a cadet’s value is to be able to admit when

he/she is wrong and go forward.

Sense of Urgency

Cadets realize the importance of prompt response to

situations and calls for service.

Attention to detail

If it is worth doing, it is worth doing thoroughly.

Attention to detail is a good mark of a public servant.

Team Oriented

Members of the C-TEC Criminal Justice Program and members

of the law enforcement community, in general, are a team of which the individual

components are not as valuable as the whole.

Professionalism

Being professional means being punctual, courteous, prepared

and well groomed. It also means having and showing respect for every person a cadet

encounters.

Adaptability

Cadets must maintain flexibility with a high degree of performance.

A law enforcement officer’s job is never the same from one day to the next. He/she must

be able to make changes and still perform the job to the highest degree.

Self-discipline

Accountable! Every cadet must recognize what job needs to be

done and then do that job well. Cadets have a responsibility to those they serve and to be

accountable for their actions.

Performance Driven

Means working hard. Cadets are driven to perform

because success is measured in both quantity and quality.

Officer Safety

Cadets must maintain a high level of awareness in every

situation. Cadets must follow all rules in order to maintain the safety of everyone in and

around the environment whether it is school, home or outside activities.