As a Peace 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 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
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.