As a
law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve the
community; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the
innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or
intimidation and the peaceful against violence or disorder;
and to respect the constitutional rights of all to liberty,
equality and justice.
I will
keep my private life unsullied as an example to all and will
behave in a manner that does not bring discredit to me or
my agency. I will maintain courageous and calm in the face
of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and
be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in
thought and deed both in my personal and official life, I
will be exemplary in obeying the law and the regulations of
my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature
or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be
kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance
of my duty.
I will
never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices,
political beliefs, aspirations, animosities or friendships
to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and
with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the
law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice
or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence
and never accepting gratuities.
I recognize
the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I
accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true
to the ethics of police service. I will never engage in acts
of corruption or bribery, nor will I condone such acts by
other police officers. I will cooperate with all legally authorized
agencies and their representatives in the pursuit of justice.
I know
that I alone am responsible for my own standard of professional
performance and will take every reasonable opportunity to
enhance and improve my level of knowledge and competence
I will
constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals,
dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession...law
enforcement.
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