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 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 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.
