The mission of DPS is to maintain a safe, orderly and inviting environment for  our students, employees and guests. DPS pursues this mission within the framework of the University's transformation objectives of resourcefulness, responsiveness, diversity, student success,  and human capitol.
DPS believes in these transformations and seeks to provide service to the community through programs developed with these transformations as the foundation.
DPS officers personally and professionally commit themselves to the values of the Department. They seek to serve and be recognized as professionals.