Who we are
The Justice and Community Safety Directorate seeks to maintain a fair, safe and peaceful community in the ACT where people’s rights and interests are respected and protected. This is achieved through maintaining the rule of law, promoting the protection of human rights in the Territory and providing effective offender management and opportunities for rehabilitation. The Directorate is further committed to protecting and preserving life, property and the environment and providing an effective and cohesive emergency response service.
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Our Mission
The mission of the Justice and Community Safety (JACS) Directorate is to maintain a fair, safe and peaceful community in the ACT where people's rights and interests are respected and protected.
Our Values
We pride ourselves on being a Directorate whose attitudes and actions are consistent with the ACT
Public Service (ACTPS) values and behaviours. These values and behaviours formed part of the JACS Strategic Plan 2017-19 and will be embraced in the JACS Strategic Plan 2020-2024 which was under development at the end of the reporting period.
Respect
- We take pride in our work.
- We value the contribution of others.
- We relate to colleagues and clients in a fair, decent and professional manner.
Integrity
- We do what we say we’ll do, and respond appropriately when the unexpected occurs.
- We take responsibility and are accountable for our decisions and actions.
- We engage genuinely with the community, managing the resources entrusted to us honestly and responsibly.
Collaboration
- We work openly and share information to reach shared goals.
- We take on board other views when solving problems and welcome feedback on how we can do things better.
Innovation
- We look for ways to continuously improve our services and skills.
- We are open to change and new ideas from all sources.
