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CHIEF'S PREFACE
If the answer is 'no' to any of these questions, the employee should carefully evaluate whether to
make that decision. In rare occasions, a technical violation of policy may be necessary to achieve
the greater good or comport with the values of this department. If an employee decides to violate
policy, an examination of the employee's decision and motives will be examined. Discipline, if any,
will be shaped by the employee's application of the Department's values and the totality of the
circumstances. Likewise, if an employee's decision is in technical compliance with the policy, but
rooted in improper motive, discipline may result. Together, the Pasadena Police Department and
the community we serve can improve the quality of life in Pasadena. We will respect our past,
strive for excellence, and embrace the future.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS
As a Law Enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve; 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; 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 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 the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these
objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God* to my chosen profession...law enforcement.
*Reference to religious affirmation may be omitted where objected to by the officer.
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THE MISSION, VALUES AND VISION OF THE PASADENA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Pasadena Police Department Mission Statement
We Are World Class The Pasadena Police Department is dedicated to excellence as a world
class public safety agency. We are committed to establishing an environment in which members
of the department and community thrive. We seek to be a catalyst for positive change through
persistent, personalized and cost effective use of public safety resources. By embracing the values
of pride, professionalism and integrity we remain committed to maintaining the public trust.
We Engage the Community We dedicate ourselves to becoming part of the community through
improved communication, mutual setting of priorities and a shared commitment to community
policing. Together, our efforts will set the standard for policing in the 21st century.
We Solve ProblemsWe seek to improve the quality of life for all residents of Pasadena
through a proactive team approach to timely and innovative interventions in community problems.
We recognize that our employees are our most treasured asset and the cornerstone of our
department's success.