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Law Enforcement Officer's Code
of Ethics
As a Law Enforcement
Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; 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 persons to liberty, equality,
and justice.
I will keep my private
life unsullied as an example to all; 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 in both my
personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of
the land 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, 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 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 law enforcement. I will constantly
strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before
GOD to my chosen profession.... law enforcement.
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