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SECTION: 100.1 CODE OF ETHICS

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SECTION: 100.1                                             

TITLE: CODE OF ETHICS

EFFECTIVE DATE:  February 15, 2017

CODE OF ETHICS

Law enforcement is an honorable calling. Service in this field demands a professional rather than an occupational philosophy, personal honor, a desire for professional status, and devotion to service above self, are the motives which impel a law enforcement officer to discharge his/her responsibility in full measure.

A Law Enforcer's life is one of self-sacrificing service to a high ideal, based upon his/her recognition of the responsibilities entrusted to him/her and the belief that law enforcement is an honorable vocation. He/She fully accepts his/her responsibilities to defend the right, to protect the weak, to aid the distressed, and to uphold the law in public and private living. He/She accepts the obligation to report facts and to testify without bias or display of emotion, and to consider all information coming to his/her knowledge by virtue of his position, as a sacred trust, to be used for official purposes only. He/She gives his/her loyal and faithful attention to the identification and apprehension of criminals, being equally alert to protect the innocent and prosecute the guilty. He/She performs the functions of his/her office without fear, favor, or prejudice and does not engage in unlawful or improper practices.

He/She does not disclose to unauthorized persons any information concerning pending matters which are prejudicial to the interests of the State, the City, or the Department.

He/She does not seek to benefit personally by any confidential information which has come to hi/her by virtue of his assignment. He/She is respectful and courteous to all citizens. He/She is faithful and loyal to his/her organization, constantly striving to cooperate with and to promote better relations with all regularly constituted law enforcement agencies, and their representatives in matters of mutual interest and obligation.

There shall be moral philosophy and strong appreciation of the need for service in any profession. Unwavering adherence to such a moral philosophy will earn for deputies the respect and support of the public.

Each member of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office will be required to conform to the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.