As a
Law Enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve
mankind, 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 men to liberty, equality and justice.
I will keep my private life
unsullied as an example to all; maintain
courage 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
obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my department.
Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided in
me to 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,
animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no
compromise
for 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 public trust to be held so long as I am true to the
ethics of Law Enforcement service. I will constantly strive to
achieve
these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen
profession....law enforcement.
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