The mission of the Racine County Sheriff's Department is the preservation of public safety, peace, and order. This shall be primarily performed through the prevention and detection of crime, the apprehension of offenders, the protection of persons and property, and the enforcement of the laws of the State of Wisconsin and the ordinances of the County of Racine. For these purposes, the deputy sheriffs are endowed with legal authority. In the exercise of this authority, justice and equity shall be the primary motive.