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South Gate Police Department South Gate PD 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 2019/12/31, All Rights Reserved. Law Enforcement Code of Ethics - 2 Published with permission by South Gate Police Department South Gate Police Department South Gate PD Policy Manual MISSION STATEMENT Proudly dedicated to the highest level of police service, improving quality of life and providing a safe community. VALUE STATEMENT We meet the challenge of providing honest, ethical and professional police service by basing our thoughts and actions on the following shared values: SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY We are committed to providing service in a manner which is courteous, responsive and efficient. We require a high standard of performance and commitment to excellence from all employees in order to provide the highest level of service. INTEGRITY We place a high value on the reputation of our department and the law enforcement profession, therefore, we are committed to uphold our positions of trust by maintaining, the highest level of honesty and ethical behavior. PROFESSIONALISM We hold ourselves accountable for our actions so as to maintain the trust of the public. We value a clear sense of commitment on the part of each member of the department. This commitment will be encouraged within an environment of teamwork, innovation and constant evaluation. INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY We promote suggestions from all levels of the department recognizing those who contribute to the development of more effective ways to provide police service. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/12/31, All Rights Reserved. MISSION STATEMENT - 3 Published with permission by South Gate Police Department South Gate Police Department South Gate PD Policy Manual Table of Contents Highlighted policies are under revision for updates CHIEF'S PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Law Enforcement Code of Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 MISSION STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .