Policy Text
A. POLICY
Citizens are entitled to fair and courteous treatment by all Police Department employees.
Proper conduct is not an additional duty imposed on employees but is inherent in the
police profession. Since any neglect of or divergence from this standard of conduct
reflects unfavorably on the Department and fellow employees, it is the policy of this law
enforcement agency that all employees shall conduct themselves both on and off duty in a
manner that reflects high ethical standards consistent with the values and mission
established by this agency and the expectations of the community it serves. Department
employees shall strive to maintain public trust by conducting all law enforcement
business in an unbiased, fair, and impartial manner.
The Rules of Conduct contained in this manual are promulgated in addition to the City of
Fort Lauderdale Personnel Rules (PSM), and any existing labor agreements. They are
adopted for the administration, management, discipline, and disposition of all employees
of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department.
The Rules of Conduct of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, including any
subsequent additions, deletions, corrections, or modifications are made applicable to all
employees and volunteers of the Department, unless stated otherwise. In the event of a
breach of these rules or the engagement in activities that constitute a conflict of interest, it
shall be presumed that the employee or volunteer had knowledge of and was familiar
with any rule, order, or directive of the Department. Violation of any rule may result in
disciplinary action.