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Inglewood Police Department Inglewood PD CA 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. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/06/29, All Rights Reserved. LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS - 2 Published with permission by Inglewood Police Department Inglewood Police Department Inglewood PD CA Policy Manual MISSION STATEMENT The Inglewood Police Department's mission is to reduce fear of crime and victimization in a manner that elicits public support and approval. We will conform to the highest standards of law enforcement and instill a strong sense of organizational esprit de corps. We will use all available resources in a fair but firm manner that results in the greatest benefit to the community and the organization. We will maintain an attitude of courtesy and objectivity toward people in all contacts. The Department will ensure the highest degree of cultural sensitivity and human rights awareness among its members. We will continually assess the manner in which we interact, both within the Department and with the community. We will provide a harmonious work atmosphere that supports a maximum level of professionalism and responsiveness to the public we serve. The Department will seek state-of-the-art resources necessary to attract the highest quality personnel, and to support them in the accomplishment of their assigned tasks. The Department will create a climate supporting teamwork, career development and recognition for all personnel. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/06/29, All Rights Reserved. MISSION STATEMENT - 3 Published with permission by Inglewood Police Department Inglewood Police Department Inglewood PD CA Policy Manual CORE VALUES The Inglewood Police Department’s core values are fundamental in defining the identity of the Department and its members. All members recognize and adhere to the Department’s core values in order to maintain a professional and unified organization which best serves the community.