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
that does not bring discredit to me
or to 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
both in 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 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 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 corruption or bribery,
nor will I condone such acts by other police officers.
I will cooperate with all 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 reasonable 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 to my chosen profession....
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