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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSimonsen, Kent DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY BOZEMAN P,OLICE DEPARTMENT Law & Justice Center 615 South 16th Avenue Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 582-2000 TDDfITY 582-2001 FAX 582-2002 Police Officer. Oath of Office State of Montana ) County of Gallatin) SS City of Bozeman ) I, K~-t ~'NTO{/t..sel/1 , 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. tI~ Officer Signature c~,x~~ SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this _ day of ,20_. NOTARY PUBLIC FOR MONTANA Residing at Bozeman My commission expires: "INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONALISM" DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY BOZEMAN PQLICE DEPARTMENT Law & Justice Center 615 South 16th A venue Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 582-2000 TDDITTY 582-2001 FAX 582-2002 Date: c;.-~ - Cl'l Police Commission Certificate I::e.t/I r ~'MOJ1-se.....!/1 . 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.C.A. ~ W-- olice Commission - Chairman "INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONALISM" DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY BOZEMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT Law & Justice Center 615 South 16th A venue Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 582-2000 TDD/TTY 582-2001 FAX 582-2002 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 will 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 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 deea 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 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 the 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 bribery nor willI condone such acts by other police officers. I will 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 will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God and my chosen profession ... Law Enforcement. ~b !~!=: Administered this ~ day of ~ I , 20 ~l/: "INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONALIS/I,f"