We take a proactive role in the development of criminal justice policy.

We create partnerships with Oregon communities to hold offenders accountable, engage victims, and enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Oregon.

We are a committed, creative, and productive organization which recognizes safety and security as an essential business practice.

We require sound fiscal management of public resources using outcome-oriented strategies.

We provide offender programs and resources which support the department's mission.

We are a diverse, skilled work force which shares the responsibility for outcomes across organizational boundaries.