The first step in the planning model reviews the mission statement of the institution followed by the writing of a mission statement for the security department that explains the department's overall purpose. The mission is further broken down by purposes, which are the general goals to which the department is committed. Examples of purposes are environmental protection, order maintenance, conflict resolution, the prevention of unsafe conditions, and the provision of orderly access to facilities. Purposes are then pursued through strategies, which in broad terms emphasize direction for the organization. Examples of strategies are a consistent, ethical, and humanistic approach to sanctions; high quality staff and programs; proactive approach to environmental safety; a continuing assessment of campus needs; and ongoing interaction and dialogue with the community. Purposes and strategies guide the establishment of programs, which may include risk management, campus safety, parking and traffic, access control, community relations, external relations, and staff development. Finally, programs achieve outcomes for the security department's various constituencies, namely, a safe and orderly environment for students conducive to learning, a positive campus environment that attracts new students and protects the physical plant (assists faculty and administration), and a positive and rewarding work environment for security and other employees. Attention is given to the kinds of data needed to anticipate long-range changes in security operations.