TUSPD_SOP_PS0108_-_Code_of_Ethics_and_Ethics_T_120062

CATEGORY DATE ADOPTED LAST REVIEW NEXT REVIEW 4 1/24/201 1 11/01/201 9 11/01/20 21 TUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES PS108 - Code of Ethics and Ethics Training 1 PS10 8 CODE OF ETHICS AND ETHICS TRAINING PS10 8.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this procedure is to ensure all personnel recognize and abide by the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics and receive ethics training on a continual basis. PS10 8.1.2 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS This p rocedure pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 1.1.2 This procedure pertains to the following General Orders: N/A PS10 8.2 LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS The Tustin Police Department recognizes the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics as the standard upon which we hold all personnel accountable. It can be found as the first page of our General Orders and states the following: 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 though t and deed both in 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 l ong 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. CATEGORY DATE ADOPTED LAST REVIEW NEXT REVIEW 4 1/24/201 1 11/01/201 9 11/01/20 21 TUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES PS108 - Code of Ethics and Ethics Training 2 PS108.3 ETHICS TRAINING The Tustin Police Department provides ethics training to all personnel and strives to include ethical discussions in our daily briefings. The Department provides a POST approved ethics course to all personnel at least biennially incorporating a mix of videos, rol e playing, and group discussions.