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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 observing 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 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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