As a law enforcement officer,
my fundamental duty is to 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 selfrestraint; 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 decision. 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.
