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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOlson, Brandon Police Officer - Oath of Office("71ief Mark Tvnlrak State of Montana County of Gallatin SS City of Bozeman BOZEMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT Law Justice Center 615 South 16t11 Avenue Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 582-2000 FAX 582-2002 TDD/TTY 582-200 Police Officer Oath of Office Assistant Chief Bill Kayser 1, ZRA#06oZ 0 E 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 pay or 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. Officer Si•tatu e SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 7 day of s_ 1, City Manager "INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONALISM" NOTARY PUBLIC FOR MONTANA Residing at Bozeman I T M y commission expires: BOZEMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Law Justice Center Mark Rill rak 615 South 16th Avenue TDD/TTY 582-2001 Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 582-2000 FAX 582-2002 The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics Assistant Chief Bill Kayser 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 deed in both my personal and official life, 1 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 will I 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, d cating myself before God and my chosen profession Law Enforcement. City Manager Off r Signature Administered this 7 day of "INTEGRI TY AND PROFESSIONALISM"