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 persons in 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 in 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 my 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.
