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.
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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.
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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.
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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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