Ethical policing requires courage, respect and empathy, and public service. These principles help us make and reflect on our professional decisions. Courage – making, communicating and being accountable for decisions, and standing against anything that could bring our profession into disrepute.
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 ...
To uphold the rule of law, society must maintain a social contract between American communities and law enforcement. Citizens must respect the law, and law enforcement officers must act fairly and, when necessary, hold offenders accountable. A nation that has lost respect for the rule of law is subject to chaos.
It says officers should “prevent crime and disorder, as an alternative to their repression by military force and severity of legal punishment.”7 Although this principle was shaped within the context of history at the time it was written, it remains relevant.
Principles of the Law, Policing provides the framework on which to build just and rational policing laws, policies, and practices. The project launched in 2015 and is informed by a variety of sources, including existing policies and practices in various jurisdictions, social-science research, and constitutional norms.
I will uphold the Constitution and honor the rights of all to life, liberty, equality, and justice. I will never employ unnecessary force. I will respect the privacy of people and communities that I serve, and I will fully obey the laws that I am sworn to enforce.
Volunteer with some law enforcement agencies. With a small agency like that you may be able to contact the department and ask if they offer any volunteer opportunities or speak to a chief or other LE admin about it. It depends on what state you're in.
Processing normally takes approximately 10 working days. Accepted types of documentation and identification required for obtaining a Certificate of Conduct are listed below. Documents must be original. No document photocopies, pictures of documents or laminated documents will be accepted.