"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 as 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."