- Code of Ethics
As a Certified Peace 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 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 and professional life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws 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 the 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 the 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 to my chosen profession … law enforcement.
- Non-Sworn Employee Code of Ethics
- I acknowledge respect for human life, recognizing diversity among the members of the community and department I serve. I will exhibit honesty and integrity through ethical behavior. I will be obedient to the laws of the City of Lakewood, the State of Colorado, and the United States of America. I will not, in the performance of my duty, work for personal advantage or profit.
- I will, at all times, recognize that I am a public servant, and that ultimately I am responsible to the public. I will give the most efficient, impartial, and courteous service of which I am capable at all times.
- I will regard my fellow employees with the same standards as I maintain for myself. I will accept responsibility for my actions. I will do only those things that will reflect honor on my fellow employees, my supervisors, my agency and myself.
- Ethics training will be conducted for all personnel biennially, at a minimum.
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