1C - Code of Ethics - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

Policy & Procedure Page 1 of 3 Lexington Police Department Subject: Code of Ethics Policy Number: 1C Accreditation Standards: Reference: 1.1.2; 26.1.1 Effective Date: 3/11/13  New  Revised Revision Dates: 1/24/19 By Order of: Mark J. Corr, Chief of Police GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND GUIDELINES All employees of the Lexington Police Department shall abide by a Code of Ethics. Both civilian and sworn members will abide by the principles consistent with this policy, and any and all training that employees receive will be documented in the employee’s training file. The files will be maintained in the Town Clerk’s office. Training will be conducted at least biennially. A statement of employee responsibilities and conduct is a necessity for any police department. Requiring employees to abide by a code or canon of ethics is the first step toward true professionalism in police service. A. Code of Ethics 1. Sworn Personnel: The International Association of Chiefs of Police adopted the following code of ethics. This code of ethics is hereby adopted by the Lexington Police Department for sworn personnel. 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 my agency or me. 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 in both my personal