Application guidance

West Midlands Police – our vision and values

Our application processes and procedures are designed to see if you, as an individual, will reflect our ethical and moral standards and objectives. Below you will find a synopsis of our values, these are important to us and underpin everything we do. Expect these to come up in our recruitment processes. A good candidate will be able to relate to, and reflect the below in their examples given for either written applications or verbal interviews.

Our mission

Working in partnership, making communities safer.

Our vision

We want to be recognised as a police service that is big enough to cope with everything that is asked of us, whilst showing we are small enough to care about the things that really matter to our communities. 

Our values

Our values are our shared beliefs. They unite us, giving us purpose and direction. They shape all of our interactions. 

• Service – we put people first
• Integrity – we always do the right thing
• Professionalism – we lead by good example
• Compassion – we see the person needing help
• Equality, diversity and human rights – we treat everyone fairly

Our behaviours

Our behaviours are examples of how we apply our values in our everyday work.

Service

• I act in the best interests of the people I serve 
• I explain processes and decisions 
• I put others before myself

Integrity

• I am authentic, genuine and consistent 
• I tell the truth and I am trustworthy
• I show courage in doing what I believe to be right

Compassion

• I listen and keep an open mind and don't prejudge people or situations
• I am polite and respectful
• I am caring and show empathy

Professionalism

• I actively seek feedback and take responsibility when I am wrong
• I always look for ways to improve my work
• I am open and transparent in my work

Equality, diversity and human rights

• I treat people fairly and impartially 
• I respect the rights of all individuals
• I make people feel as though they belong

The Code of Ethics

The Police Conduct Regulations Code of Ethics are used by West Midlands Police to affirm our commitment to delivering our services with the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

• Honesty and integrity
• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Challenging and reporting improper behaviour
• Equality and diversity
• Use of force
• Orders and instructions
• Duties and responsibilities
• Confidentiality
• Fitness for work
• Conduct