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El Segundo Police Department
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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DEPARTMENT VISION, MISSION, AND VALUES STATEMENT
VISION STATEMENT: The El Segundo Police Department will be recognized as an organization
that provides unparalleled service through professionalism, training, innovation, and partnership
with the community.
MISSION STATEMENT DEFINED: Our MISSION is to provide a safe and secure community
while treating all people with dignity and respect.
OUR VALUES: We RISE to the challenge of the following common VALUES:
(a) RESPECT: We value all people and treat all people with respect, sensitivity,
compassion, and understanding.
(b) INTEGRITY: We hold ourselves to the highest standards and are accountable for our
actions both personally and as an organization.
(c) SERVICE: We value the community we serve and meeting their needs while working
together to build and maintain channels of communication. We do this by being
personally involved in our community, fostering a team effort among ourselves and
those we serve, and working cooperatively together in an effort to identify and resolve
problems.
(d) EXCELLENCE: We are committed to and pride ourselves in our personal and
organizational excellence and professionalism, acting responsibly and carrying out our
duties through innovative approaches with competence and efficiency.
Department Vision, Mission, and Values
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Table of Contents
Chief’s Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Department Vision, Mission, and Values Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority. . . . . .