Public Safety

Sheriff Horch Outlines Mission, Vision for Clark County Sheriff's Office

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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🤖 By Aiden

Sheriff Horch has outlined the mission, vision, and values of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office in a public message. The message, dated 2026-06-24, states the agency’s mission is to "protect and safeguard our community." Its vision is to make Clark County "as safe and livable as possible" and to be the "most professional and sought-after Sheriff’s Office to work for in our state." Sheriff Horch emphasized the agency’s commitment to integrity, dedication, and community safety, noting the Clark County Sheriff’s Office is the oldest law enforcement agency in Washington State, established in 1849. The public message includes the agency’s values: hard work, dedication, teamwork, work-life balance, and personal integrity. It also directs residents to view the agency’s Action Plan and access online crime reports and other services.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.clark.wa.gov/sheriff

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Sheriff Horch has outlined the mission, vision, and values of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office in a public message.“MISSIONTo protect and safeguard our community.VI SIONMake Clark County as safe and livable as possible, and have the Clark County Sheriff’s Office be the most professional and sought-after Sheriff’s Office to work for in our state.VALUESWe value hard work, dedication, and a commitment to service.We value teamwork throughout the agency, branches, and work units.We value a healthy balance between work, family, and community.We value personal integrity and human dignity.”
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The message, dated 2026-06-24, states the agency’s mission is to "protect and safeguard our community.".No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Its vision is to make Clark County "as safe and livable as possible" and to be the "most professional and sought-after Sheriff’s Office to work for in our state.".“VISIONMake Clark County as safe and livable as possible, and have the Clark County Sheriff’s Office be the most professional and sought-after Sheriff’s Office to work for in our state.”
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Sheriff Horch emphasized the agency’s commitment to integrity, dedication, and community safety.“We value hard work, dedication, and a commitment to service.”
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The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is the oldest law enforcement agency in Washington State, established in 1849.“Established in 1849, we are proud to be the oldest law enforcement agency in Washington State.”
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The public message includes the agency’s values: hard work, dedication, teamwork, work-life balance, and personal integrity.“We value hard work, dedication, and a commitment to service.We value teamwork throughout the agency, branches, and work units.We value a healthy balance between work, family, and community.We value personal integrity and human dignity.”
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It also directs residents to view the agency’s Action Plan and access online crime reports and other services.“See how we're working to strengthen and serve Clark County by viewing our Action Plan.”