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 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 laws of the land 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, 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
a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of the police 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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