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 As a
law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve the community;
to safe guard 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 to my agency. I will maintain courageous
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 law enforcement 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. |