The goals of our police department are as follows:

1. To develop an effective, efficient and responsive management system for the Hurstbourne Acres Police Department.
2. To increase the interaction between the citizens of Hurstbourne Acres and the members of the police department in order to foster a proactive environment for crime prevention and community safety.
3. To increase job satisfaction and retention for members of the Hurstbourne Acres Police Department.
4. To elevate the Hurstbourne Acres Police Department as the premier small police department in eastern Jefferson County.
5. To increase staffing levels to provide 24 hour police coverage.

The values of the Hurstbourne Acres Police Department reflect those qualities that we strive and dedicate our service to uphold…
Teamwork because we believe that effective policing is accomplished by police/community teamwork to identify problems and work together to reduce crime and the fear of it.
Responsibility because we believe we have a responsibility to honor a commitment to involve the citizens in all policing activities that impact their lives.
Understanding because we believe that in enforcing all laws and ordinances while affording respect and understanding to all persons, while safeguarding individual rights that are guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States.
Service because we believe we must hold ourselves to the highest degree of service, to obey all laws and ordinances and to serve as role models to our fellow officers and community.
Tradition because we believe we must constantly strive to maintain dignity and integrity, while establishing a proud tradition for the future members of the Hurstbourne Acres Police Department.