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OATH OF OFFICE
The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics. As a law t'tll'orcement
officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard the
lives and property, to protect the innocent against deeel'tion, the
weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against
violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights of all
men 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 anl official
life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land ~nd the
regcrlations of my department. Whatever I se~ or hear of a corlfidential
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, animoHities, or friendships to influence my dec1310ns.
With no comp~omise for crime and with relentJess 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 ~ever accepting gratuities.
I recurntze the badge of my offiCe as a symbol of public
faith, and I accept it as a public trust tu be held so long as I am
true to the ethics )~ the police service. I will constantly strive to
achieve these ab,: d'l ~ \'es and ideals, dedicat ing myself before l-:lod to
my chosen profes~,i J, ........ law enforcement, so h0lp me _~od.
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