Welcome to Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety

Mission Statement and Core Values

Mission Statement: 

The mission of the Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety is to provide professional and responsible training and educational programs to law enforcement, corrections and correctional probation officers. Officers are trained to deliver the highest quality services to all citizens. This is accomplished through a partnership between the Institute, Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, local, regional and state agencies.

Core Values:

INTEGRITY:  Integrity is the very foundation of our core ethics and shall be exhibited in every aspect of our professional and personal lives. We will be honest, competent and consistent in our beliefs and actions.

RESPECT:  We shall consistently demonstrate tolerance, civility and fairness when dealing with the students, local, regional, state agencies and each other. Our reputation is dependent upon our ability to operate free from prejudice and favoritism in all situations. We shall remain cognizant of the fact that many judge our institute by the actions of one individual; therefore, we shall always conduct ourselves in a manner that ensures respect for all our employees, our students, and client agencies. We will promote a climate of mutual trust and respect.

SELF-DISCIPLINE:  The element of self-discipline is critical to the Institute’s training experience. Self-discipline provides us with the deep inner desire needed to focus on our goals. Our efforts, determination and sacrifice help us reach our highest goals.

SERVICE:  We have dedicated ourselves to providing professional training and educational programs to law enforcement, corrections, and correctional probation officers so that they might deliver the highest quality services to the citizens.

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Accountability is the hallmark of the Institute of Public Safety. We will hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards of professionalism through moral and ethical conduct, integrity, mutual trust and respect.