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BOZEMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
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roD/TTY 582-2001 FAX 582-2002
Police Orricer - Oath or Office
State of Montana )
County of Gallatin) SS
c~ ty of Bozeman )
Ir JfJ/lJE5 ES/?E/r? r do solemnly swear (or
aff~rm) that I will support r protect and defend the consti rut ~on of
the United States and the constitution of the State of Montana and
that I w~ll discharge the duties of my office as Police Officer
wi th fideli ty; that I have not paid or contributedr or prom~sed to
payor contributer ei ther d~rectly or indirectlYr any money or
other valuable thing for the performance or non-performance of any
act or duty pertaining to my office other than the compensa t~on
allowed by law. 50 help me God.
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SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 19th day of June , 19_96._
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NOTARY PUBLIC FOR MONTANA
Residing at Bozeman, MT
My commission expires: JanlJ''--6--2000
SeRVing SInce ApRzL J 2f J 883
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The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve the
communi ty; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the
innocent against deception, the weak aga~nst oppression or
int~midation, 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 br~ng discredi t to me or my
agency. I will maintain courageous calm in the face of danger,
scorn, or r~dicule; 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 confiden tial na ture or tha t is confided to me in my
official capacity w~ll be kept ever secret unless revelation is
necessary in the performance of my duty.
I w~ll never act officiously or perm~t personal feelings,
prej udices, pol~ t~cal beliefs, aspira tions, animosi ties 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 ~ll 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
br~bery nor will I condone such acts by other police officers. I
will cooperate with legally authorized agencies and their
representatives ~n 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,
ded~cat~ng myself before God and my chosen profession Law
Enforcemen t.
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