Vision and guiding values
Vision
Freedom! Security! Trust!
The state police are aware of their social responsibility. Its actions and motivation are guided by its vision:
"The National Police works every day to ensure that people in Liechtenstein can live free from fear and in safety and freedom.
In doing so, it makes an important contribution to the quality of life and trust in the rule of law."
Guiding values
We, the National Police ...
The work of the state police and its strategic orientation are based on the following guiding values:
... give people confidence in their security and freedom"
"The task of the state police is to guarantee people's security and freedom. It achieves this on the one hand by efficiently investigating criminal offenses and averting dangers (objective security) and on the other hand through its citizen-oriented police work (subjective sense of security)."
... take people's concerns seriously, are available at all times, approach the population actively and openly"
"The national police approach people openly and respectfully. They show understanding for their concerns and take proportionate action."
... are aware of social developments and make an important contribution to peaceful coexistence"
"The national police face up to the challenges of a dynamic society in order to be able to respond adequately to people's needs and thus contribute to peaceful coexistence."
... offer protection in dangerous situations and respond to the needs of those affected"
"The state police anticipate dangers and protect people from harm. This strengthens people's sense of security and their trust in the rule of law."
... always act in accordance with the rule of law and proportionality"
"The national police respect people's fundamental rights and only interfere with them if there is an explicit legal basis for doing so. When intervening, it ensures that the rights of those affected are only restricted to the extent that is absolutely necessary to achieve the objective."
... are aware of our social responsibility and role model effect"
"The National Police actively monitors socio-political developments and incorporates these into its planning of measures (e.g. sustainability check when deploying resources)."
"The words and actions of all employees reflect the social responsibility and exemplary role of the National Police."
... respect the dignity of every human being, protect and respect human rights"
"All police actions must be guided by respect for human rights and non-discrimination of individuals or social groups."
... place high demands on our personal, social and professional competence"
"Society is subject to constant change, which generates challenges for the state police. Professional police work is therefore only possible with employees who, in addition to their professional expertise, also have the personal and social skills to deal with these challenges in a reflective manner."
... critically reflect on our thoughts and actions"
"Personal development is the result of successful reflection processes. Critically questioning successes and failures prevents stagnation and enables a culture of improvement".
... use reflection for personal development and organizational design"
"The national police force is a learning security organization. Progress is only possible by constantly reflecting on one's own thoughts and actions. The willingness to engage in honest and self-critical debate is therefore an indispensable part of police work and at the same time a guarantee for long-term success."
... live appreciation, esteem and respect in daily cooperation"
"Respect and appreciation of all people, regardless of the person, are guiding principles for the state police.
The recognition that we show to our fellow human beings is also shown to us by them and this in turn strengthens us in our actions and our identification with our tasks."
... are part of the European security network and a reliable partner in international police cooperation"
"Crime knows no borders! Intensive cross-border police cooperation at regional, European and global level is therefore indispensable for successful police work in the small state of Liechtenstein."
