HomeMy WebLinkAboutShermer, Jonah A. Police Officer, Oath of Office`• . 0 1 It Irel i fim
150 vdp�, A S i do solemnly swear 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 dischargethe duties
of my office as a Police Officer with fidelity; that I will serve the City of
Bozeman honestly and faithfully; and that I will, without partiality or
prejudice, discharge the duties of a peace officer to the best of my ability,
so help me God.
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this Pq day Ofjdaf
L4 2011
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T. L. Munter
Notary Pubflc
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for the State of Montana
Residing at:
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Bozeman, Montana
My Cornfrission Expires�
Api3O 09, 2012
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Residing at Bozeman, MT
My commission expires:
The Law Enforcement 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, equality and justice.
/ 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. / 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, I
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.
/ 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, / will enforce the law
courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or N will, never employing
unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities.
/ 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 / am true to the ethics of police service. / will never engage
in acts of bribery nor will / 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 / 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.
/ will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before
God and my chosen profession ... Law Enforcement.
Assistant City Manager Signature Officer Signature
Administered this A day of
Police Commission Certificate
To rvA,)4 A , S �c- has successfully passed the
examination by the City of Bozeman Police Commission and is qualified for appointment
for the probationary period on the Bozeman Police Department, in compliance with
Montana Code Annotated 7-32-41
Po,fice ommissioner Signature
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