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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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MISSION STATEMENT AND CORE VALUES
Mission Statement
We are committed to providing professional police services and
safety to our community in a manner in which we, ourselves expect.
Core Values
TEAMWORK
San Leandro Police Department values teamwork which fosters cooperation through a positive
work culture and partnership with the community. We encourage and share ideas and goals, while
respecting diversity and individuality.
INTEGRITY
The San Leandro Police Department values ethical and honest employees who are dependable
to the organization and the community we proudly serve.
PROFESSIONALISM
We honor the professional standards of the law enforcement community and proudly adhere to the
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics in the service we provide. We value quality training for personal
and professional growth and hold ourselves and each other accountable for maintaining high
standards.
SERVICE
We are committed to providing quality service in a timely manner using technology as a valuable
resource.
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Table of Contents
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics ...................1
Mission Statement and Core Values ..................2
Chapter 1 - Law Enforcement Role and Authority .............8
100 - Law Enforcement Authority ...................9
101 - Chief Executive Officer ....................11
102 - Oath of Office .......................12
103 - Policy Manual .......................13
Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration ..............17
200 - Organizational Structure and Responsibility .............18
201 - Departmental Directives ...................20
202 - Emergency Management Plan .................21
203 - Administrative Communications .................22
204 - Training Policy ......................23
205 - Electronic Mail ......................27
206 - License to Carry a Firearm ..................29
207 - Retiree Concealed Firearms ..................35
208 - Attendance at Outside Schools .................39
209 - Wellness Program .....................45
Chapter 3 - General Operations ...................47
300 - De-escalation and Use of Force .................48
302 - Handcuffing and Restraints ..................62
303 - Control Devices and Techniques ................67
304 - Conducted Energy Device ...................72
305 - Officer-Involved Shootings and Deaths ...............78
307 - Vehicle Pursuits ......................86
307 - Firearms........................102
308 - Officer Response to Calls ..................112
309 - Senior and Disability Victimization ................115
310 - Canines........................131
311 - Domestic Violence .....................141
312 - Search and Seizure ....................148
313 - Temporary Custody of Juveniles ................150
314 - Discriminatory Harassment ..................162
315 - Child Abuse .......................168
316 - Missing Persons .....................176
317 - Public Alerts .......................182
318 - Victim and Witness Assistance .................189
319 - Hate Crimes .......................192
321 - Standards of Conduct ....................203
323 - Information Technology Use ..................210
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324 - Department Use of Social Media ................214
325 - Report Preparation .....................217
326 - Media Relations .....................221
327 - Outside Agency Assistance ..................224