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Brea PD Policy Manual
LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS
As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve the community; 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 to liberty, equality and justice.
I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all and will behave in a manner that does
not bring discredit to me or to my agency. I will 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 both in my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the law
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, political beliefs, aspirations,
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 police service. I will never engage in acts of corruption
or bribery, nor will I condone such acts by other police officers. I will cooperate with all legally
authorized agencies and their representatives in the pursuit of justice.
I know that I alone am responsible for my own standard of professional performance and will take
every reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve my level of knowledge and competence.
I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my
chosen profession . . . law enforcement.
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MISSION, VISION, AND CORE VALUES
Mission: Enhancing safety and quality of life through smart, empathetic, responsive policing in
partnership with the community.
Vision: We are committed to constant innovation and exemplary service to meet the evolving
needs of our community.
Core Values :
PROFESSIONALISM: Strive to continuously strengthen our Competence, Expertise,
Knowledge, and Respect.
HONOR: Act in a manner consistent with the values of Duty, Loyalty, Selfless Service,
and Personal Courage in everything we do.
INTEGRITY: Adherence to the highest Moral and Ethical principles.
INNOVATION: Generate Creative Ideas or processes to yield Positive Change.
TRUST: Perform our Duties in a manner ever mindful of the Authority bestowed upon us
by the Community we serve.
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Table of Contents
LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS ................1
Mission, Vision, and Core Values ...................2
Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority .............8
100 - Law Enforcement Authority ...................9
101 - Chief Executive Officer ....................12
102 - Oath of Office .......................13
103 - Policy Manual .......................14
104 - Law Enforcement Code of Ethics ................17
Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration ..............18
200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility .............19
201 - Emergency Management Plan .................21
202 - Training Program .....................22
203 - Electronic Mail ......................28
204 - Departmental Directives ...................30
205 - Administrative Communications .................31
206 - Staffing Levels ......................32
207 - License to Carry a Firearm ..................33
208 - Retiree Concealed Firearms ..................34
209 - Chief's Advisors on Public Safety ................39
Chapter 3 - General Operations ...................42
300 - Use of Force .......................43
301 - Use of Force Committee ...................54
302 - Handcuffing and Restraints ..................57
303 - Control Devices and Techniques ................62
304 - Conducted Energy Device ...................67
305 - Officer-Involved Shootings and Deaths ...............73
306 - Firearms........................82
308 - Officer Response to Calls ...................94
309 - Canines........................97
310 - Domestic Violence .....................107
311 - Search and Seizure ....................115
312 - Temporary Custody of Juveniles ................117
313 - Senior and Disability Victimization ................128
314 - Discriminatory Harassment ..................149
315 - Child Abuse .......................155
316 - Missing Persons .....................163
317 - Public Alerts .......................169
318 - Victim and Witness Assistance .................176
319 - Hate Crimes .......................179
320 - Standards of Conduct ....................190
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321 - Information Technology Use ..................197
322 - Department Use of Social Media ................202
323 - Report Preparation .....................206
324 - Media Relations .....................211
325 - Subpoenas and Court Appearances ...............215
326 - Outside Agency Assistance ..................218