First, watch the video at this link: GRPD Taps Public to Hone Mission Statement. Then, in your initial post, consider the following items:
What are the drawbacks (if any) from having community input in forming an organizational mission statement?
What are the benefits (if any) from having community input on forming an organizational mission statement?
Do the suggestions given from the community meet the minimum standards of the department as a whole?
VIDEO LINK HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFoNRCg8rPg