Mission Statement
OUR MISSION
The mission of the office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri is to represent the people of the United States by investigating and prosecuting federal crimes, enforcing civil rights and remedies, and protecting the interests of the United States.
We serve the public by performing our responsibilities with integrity and fairness, and in partnership with law enforcement and the community. We are dedicated to exercising the powers entrusted to our office by the people to promote justice, safeguard public resources, protect the well-being of all and foster respect for the rule of law.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
TRUTH and JUSTICE
We serve the public interest by vigorously enforcing federal laws and representing the interests of the United States, ever mindful that our duty is to search for truth and achieve justice.
INTEGRITY and PROFESSIONALISM
We are committed to maintaining the highest ethical, professional and performance standards in all that we do.
RESPECT
We strive to foster respect for the rule of law. We are committed to treating each other and all those with whom we intereact in the administration of justice with dignity and respect.
FAIRNESS
We are guided by fairness and impartiality. We are committed to enforcing the law fairly and to fostering equal access to justice. We treat all people without bias or prejudice, both in our workplace and in our work.
LEADERSHIP
We are dedicated to providing leadership and serving as a catalyst for government and private entities to educate the public, prevent and deter crime, and improve the quality of life in our community.