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Montebello Police Department
Montebello PD Policy Manual
LAW 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 police service. 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 STATEMENT
The mission of the Montebello Police Department is to provide effective and professional police
services of the highest quality, in partnership with the citizens we serve, encouraging mutual
respect and innovative problem solving, thereby improving the quality of life in our community.
CORE VALUES
QUALITY: The quality of a police department is reflected in its people, its leadership, its
reputation, and its vision. We are dedicated to selecting, developing and retaining a diverse staff of
professionals who embrace excellence as their driving force and who continually strive to surpass
their previous accomplishments.
SERVICE: The primary function of the Montebello Police Department is to protect and serve
the public. We are "Dedicated to Superior Service" as reflected by our Department Motto and
committed to delivering responsive, innovative and courteous service in an impartial manner. We
encourage community input and participation in our delivery of police services.
INTEGRITY: We recognize that we are employed in positions of trust, responsibility and
expectations in our community. We hold ourselves to an elevated standard of conduct and only
accept the highest levels of honesty and ethical behavior on the part of all our members. Our
citizens, who are also our customers, deserve nothing less.
COMPASSION: The people we serve are individuals who possess the full range of human
strengths, weaknesses and needs. Each member of the Montebello Police Department places
a high value on customer service. We realize that every contact is unique and that we do not
always see citizens in the most favorable circumstances. We will express concern, sympathy and
sensitivity for all who need our services.
PRIDE: Police work is a noble undertaking. We believe that we make a difference in our community
and we take great pride in our accomplishments. We will exhibit creativity, confidence and courage
in meeting the daily challenges of our chosen profession.
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