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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMcCarver, Melvin ... " .. (' "~ , I ~ ~. 'r.~ l OATH OF OFFICE ..~ The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics. As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard the 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 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 and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the reg~lations 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 comppomise 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 the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession ........ law enforcement, so help me God. :1 " ..'",,, ~ " , ~~~ ~:' '~" ;'~ 13" '/ >,.;/.:;.-- /~'- v ~ ?:e Crt->-er,,( SIGNATURE 'I. "'... ~., " ~~ \.. ~,.":.,'. ~.~:~,.' I ~''', :'~';: ~'I t...I!;'I, Administered this 5th day of March 10 FIn , J ... ,I '~..t\l'r . ~~."~~"~~' ~" ' :~:,~i ',," ')..," " '- ~, .. ';~'''~l.. "'~ , t ~.,. 7]/-c I> I,,' ~ . , I . I c C' ..:( I:: >c A (7,':".':/c, :< """'1"""'" n;_~_ "J:~~:..l ,:. -'1 ~ ~ .~ !~J '!'! ~ ~ :i >l:N u~ ,,- ~ ~.~ i I ~.~ ~ ~ , .~ . (; it- -. .. ~Ii - I i:~ i ftt~ f.==' t! I '"^""--~_.~