HomeMy WebLinkAboutRouse, H. Obadiah, Police Officer Oath of Office, 2012 Nike Officer - Oath of Office
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 discharge the 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.
Officer Signature
City Manager Signature
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this day of "�'� , ,gyp( Z—
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Residing at: Bozeman, MT
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March 18 2015
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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.
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, 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.
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, dedicating myself before God and
my chosen profession ... Law Enforcement.
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City Manager Signature Officer Signature
Administered this day of 20
Police Commission Certificate
Obadiah Douse 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
7-32-4111.
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