HomeMy WebLinkAboutSilver, Patrick R.BOZEMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
C/zief ~f Polic•e Lat~t' c& Justice Center Deputy Chiefs
615 South 16th Avenue
Mark Tvmrak Mar°tv Kent -Patrol
Bozeman, MT 5971 S
Telephone: (406) 582-2000 Mark Lachapelle - /nvestigations
The Law Enforcernent 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, eauali#y and justice.
l 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 deed in moth my personal and official life, I will be exemplary
in obeying the law and tits regulations of my department. Wha'ever l see or hear of a
confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will he kept ever secret
unless revelation is necessary in the performs; ice of m~i~ auty.
I will never act officiously or permit ~ersr~,, t feelings, prejuuices, political beliefs,
aspirations, animosities or friendships tc~ influence my deci;;iGr+s. With no compromise for
the crime and with relentless prosecution c,f criminals, l will enforce the law courteously and
appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill ~r.(i!l, never employing unnecessary force or
violence and never accepting gratuities.
l 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 will l condone such acts by other police officers. l 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.
l will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God
and my chosen profession ... Law E;~-forcement.
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BOZEMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
C.'hiEf of Police Law & Justice Center Deputy Chiefs
Mark Tvmrak
615 South 16th Avenue
Bozeman, MT 59715
Telephone: (406) 582-2000
Police Officer -Oath of Office
Marty Kent -Patrol
Mark Laehapelle -Investigations
State of Montana )
County of Gallatin) SS
City of Bozeman )
I, PATRICK R. SILVER, 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 t will discharge the
duties of my office as Police Officer with fidelity; that I have not paid or contributed, ar promised to pay or
contribute, either directly ar indirectly, any money ar 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.
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Officer Signature
City Manager
SUBSCRIBED AND S WORN to before me this ~~ of ~~~~' , 24
NOTARY PUBLIC FO MONTH A
Residing at Bozeman
My commission expires: /~-LO -- ?-.a//
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BOZEMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief of Police Law & Justice Center Deputy Chr."efs
6l S South 16th Avenue
Murk Tvmruk Bozeman, MT 5971 S Murty Kent -Patrol
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Date: MARCH 31, 2008
Police Commission Certificate
PATRICK R. SILVER 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.
Commission -Chairman
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