| 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 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 those objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before
God to my chosen profession...Law Enforcement.
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