Parker Police Department
DEPARTMENT MISSION
The mission of the Parker Police Department is to protect life, property, and individual rights through direct partnership with our community. We deliver professional, unbiased public service guided by the principles of Leadership, Integrity, Transparency, and Teamwork (LITT). Through strict accountability, open communication, and high operational standards, we work alongside residents and business owners to prevent crime, solve neighborhood concerns, and preserve the safety and character of the City of Parker.
DEPARTMENT VISION
The Parker Police Department aspires to stand as a benchmark of community-oriented policing, earning unwavering public trust through proactive leadership, uncompromised integrity, transparent operations, and collaborative partnerships. We envision a safe, resilient Parker where officers and residents work as unified guardians of the community, continually advancing our operational readiness, professional development, and service excellence to meet future challenges.
CORE VALUES (THE LITT FRAMEWORK)
LEADERSHIP We lead by example in our neighborhoods. Every officer acts as a positive role model, listens to community concerns, and works directly with citizens to solve local problems.
INTEGRITY We hold ourselves to the highest moral and legal standards. We earn the trust of our residents by acting fairly, honestly, and consistently.
TRANSPARENCY We operate openly and communicate clearly with the public we serve. By sharing information and answering tough questions, we build lasting partnerships with our community.
TEAMWORK We recognize our officers and our citizens as equal partners in public safety. True security requires working shoulder-to-shoulder with the residents, businesses, and civic leaders of Parker.
STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY
We accept personal and professional responsibility for our conduct. We deliver service with measurable professionalism, and we answer directly to the community we protect.
OPERATIONAL COMMUNITY EXPECTATIONS
• Proactive Neighborhood Contact: Officers maintain regular, constructive contact with residents, schools, and business owners to identify issues before they escalate.
• Objective and Fair Enforcement: Every citizen receives consistent, unbiased, and respectful treatment regardless of circumstance.
• Direct Operational Accountability: Supervisors and patrol officers document decisions clearly and remain answerable to department policy and community oversight.
• Collaborative Problem-Solving: Public safety priorities are established alongside the community to resolve root causes of crime and disorder.
A Message from Chief St. Francis Smith
It is an absolute honor to serve as your Chief of Police. Public safety is a shared responsibility between law enforcement and the people we protect. I step into this role committed to leading with open doors, uncompromised integrity, and active neighborhood engagement.
My commitment to public service spans over three decades of military and law enforcement leadership. I spent 21 years in the United States Army, serving as an airborne combat medic, Detachment Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of an Air Ambulance (DUSTOFF) taskforce in support of the Global War on Terrorism, and military intelligence. That foundation taught me discipline, rapid crisis management, and the profound duty of putting the welfare of others above self. Following my military career, I transitioned into civil law enforcement, serving as a patrol officer, School Resource Officer, SWAT Commander/Operator, and Special Agent with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection enforcing and protecting Florida’s natural resources across nine Central Florida counties. In every post, my objective remained constant: safeguarding human life, protecting individual rights, and earning public trust.
Effective modern policing demands both frontline competence and sound administrative stewardship. I earned my Master of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida, a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Chaminade University of Honolulu and graduated from the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University, where I also serve as an instructor. I apply structured, evidence-based approaches to policing combining rigorous accountability, data-informed problem-solving, and fiscal transparency to ensure our agency operates at the highest professional standard.
As we move forward, my focus will be on strengthening community ties, enhancing officer wellness and tactical readiness, and ensuring that our department is accessible and responsive to every neighborhood. I encourage you to introduce yourselves when you see us on patrol, attend our community meetings, and share your vision for our city. Together, we will keep Parker safe, vibrant, and united.
Respectfully,
St. Francis Smith, MS
Chief of Police Parker Police Department