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HomeMy WebLinkAboutShultz, Ben DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY BOZE/I;lAN POLICE DEPARTMENT Len\' & JU'Itice Center 615 South J 6th Avenue Bo;,elll(ll!, MT 59715 (406) 582-2000 TDDfTTY 582-2001 FAX 582-2002 Police Officer - Oath of Office State of Montana ) County of Gallatin) SS City of Bozeman ) I, R~Yl Sh U It2- , do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, protect and defend the constitution of the United States and the constitution of the State of Montana and that I will discharge the duties of my office as Police Officer with fidelity; that I have not paid or contributed, or promised to payor contribute, either directly or indirectly, any money or other valuable thing for the performance or non-performance of any act or duty pertaining to my office other than the compensation allowed by law So help me God. Offi~ jJ ~r ~e~ SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this ~ day of ,20 . NOTARY PUBLIC FOR MONTANA Residing at Bozeman My commission expires: "INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONALISAt" DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY BOZEMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT L(n\' & Jusllce Center 615 South 16th Avenue Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 582-2000 TDD!TTY 582-2001 FAX 582-2002 Date: tf- 0-- 0'-1- Police Commission Certificate tSliZ-rl .s ?l.A I h has successfully passed the examination by the Police Commission, and is qualified for appointment for the probationary period on the Police force; in compliance with 7-32-4111 M.G.A. W. lice Commission - Chairman "INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONALISM" DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY BOZEMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT ~~~~ ti1~'"' ...... ,. ':1 ~ u 7- ~,~":.W ~Ai co. ~.,jl -'I-::cc."".I:"Z:'X:J"- Law & Justice Center 6]5 South 16th Aw.'nue Bu:emol1, MT 59715 (406) 582-2000 FAX 582-2002 lDDITTY 582-200] The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics 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 wi/! keep my private life unsullied as an example to all and will behave in a manner which does not bring discredit to me or my agency. I wi/! 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 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 wi/! be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty. I wi/! never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, political beliefs, aspirations, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for the crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or i/! 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 wi/! never engage in acts of bribery nor wi/! I condone such acts by other police officers. I wi/! cooperate with 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 opportunity to enhance and improve my level of knowledge and competence. I wi/! constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God and my chosen profession ... Law Enforcement. L~ ~(J.~ City Manager - Officer Signature Administered this 0 day of .4pn' ( , 20~ "INTEGRIT}' ANI) PROFLS.')'IONALIS'I14"