Posted on 04/23/2020 8:27:03 AM PDT by Bruiser 10
Shame them. Shun them. Ostricize them in the community.
Police Officer's Oath The widely used oath embraced by the International Association of Chiefs of Police reads, "On my honor, I will never betray my badge, my integrity, my character or the public trust. I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions. I will always uphold the Constitution, my community, and the agency I serve."
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 persons to liberty, equality and justice.
Regardless of the exact text or whether its an oath or code of ethics, etc. A policeman is an officer of the state and duty bound to follow our Constitution and are ultimately personally responsible for their actions and if given a directive that they believe is illegal or unconstitutional they should not do it. “I was just following orders” does not cut it. Ask yourself as a citizen and collectively the boss, would you expect anything less from those we empower to serve and protect our communities?
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