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About OOC

Our guiding principles

  1. We treat each other and the people we serve with respect, kindness and professionalism. 

    Photo of a DPS employee smiling at the camera.
  2. It’s not about us. We make it about the audience and give them a reason to care. 
  3. We do the right thing – even when it’s hard. We always work toward honesty, fairness and transparency. 
  4. We use objective-based strategies and messages. We ask ourselves and division leadership, “What’s the purpose?” and “What do you want to accomplish?” before we begin a communication project. 
  5. We provide rapid response. We take advantage of opportunities when they present themselves. 
  6. We look beyond the hood. We aim to see the rest of the road and prepare for what’s to come. 
  7. We embrace change. We don’t do something because we have always done it that way.