Cathedral City Pd Policy Manual

Cathedral City Police Department Cathedral City Police Department Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/07/22, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Ca hedral City Police DepartmentPREFACE - 1PREFACE Professional Expectations For All Personnel Chief George S. Crum Of All Personnel •Be Truthful •Lying will not be tolerated •Have Integrity •Be dedicated to the profession •Be responsive and committed to the community •Uphold individual liberties and Constitutional Rights •Have a good work ethic •Have a positive attitude •Be a problem solver and always follow through •Use sound judgment •Put forth ideas and suggestions to keep up progressive and innovative action Personal Integrity A conscious decision to do the right thing even in the face of overwhelming pressure, and recognition of personal responsibility for one's actions are all indispensable ingredients in achieving high levels of professional conduct. Developing formal values and institutionalizing ethical standards within the Cathedral City Police Department are also essential to this end. These norms and ethical precepts should serve as guidance to our personnel when making decisions about the propriety of specific types of behavior or actions absent express Cathedral City Police Department policy. But, while values, codes of conduct, and ethical standards are important guides, it is also important that we make clear what is acceptable conduct under specific situations so that there are no misunderstandings. •All personnel shall conduct themselves toward the public in a civil and professional manner that characterizes a service orientation and that will foster public respect and cooperation, regardless of race, color, religion, nationality, country of origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability. •All personnel shall treat violators with respect and courtesy, guard against employing an officious or overbearing attitude or language that may belittle, ridicule, or intimidate the individual, or act in a manner that unnecessarily delays the performance of their duty. •While recognizing the need to demonstrate authority and control over criminal suspects and prisoners, all personnel shall adhere to Cathedral City Police Cathedral City Police Department Cathedral City Police Department Policy Manual PREFACE Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/07/22, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Ca hedral City Police DepartmentPREFACE - 2Department Use-of-Force Policy and shall observe and protect the civil rights and the well-being of those in their charge. Actions of personnel that are inconsistent, incompatible or in conflict with the values established by the Cathedral City Police Department negatively affect its reputation and that of its personnel. Such actions and inactions thereby detract from Cathedral City Police Department's overall ability to effectively and efficiently protect the public, maintain peace and order, and conduct other essential business. Therefore, it is the policy of Cathedral City Police Department that all personnel conduct themselves at all times in a manner that reflects the ethical standards consistent with the rules contained in this policy and otherwise disseminated by Cathedral City Police Department. Cathedral City Police Department Cathedral City Police Department Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/07/22, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Ca hedral City Police DepartmentLaw Enforcement Code of Ethics - 3LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS 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 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 service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession...law enforcement. Cathedral City Police Department Cathedral City Police Department Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/07/22, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Ca hedral City Police DepartmentMISSION STATEMENT - 4MISSION STATEMENT The Cathedral City Police Department exists to: Provide the community with progressive and professional services dedicated to ensure public order, a sense of community well-being, and a responsiveness with integrity and excellence. Cathedral City Police Department Cathedral City Police Department Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/07/22, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Ca hedral City Police DepartmentTable of Contents - 5Table of Contents PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Law Enforcement Code