Code of Ethics / Mission Statement
CODE
OF ETHICS
1:5.1
All employees
shall read and abide by the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
 1:5.2 AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEE,
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 me or to my agency. 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 both in my personal and official life, I will be
exemplary in obeying the law 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 with 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 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.
MISSION STATEMENT
AND CORE VALUES
The mission of the Bayonne Police Department is to provide effective
police services through actions designed to prevent crime and the fear of
crime, while maintaining order and encouraging respect for the rule of law
by its proper and fair enforcement. The department remains determined to
perform these services in an efficient, effective and courteous manner,
consistent with statutory authority, available resources and professional
skills.
The Bayonne Police Department recognizes its members as its most
valuable resource, and strives to maintain the highest level of public
service through community partnerships, committed leadership, effective
supervision, career development and continuous training.
CORE VALUES
HONOR:
The Bayonne Police Department is committed to upholding the honor of the
policing profession by providing honest and faithful service to all who may
be in need of police assistance.
SERVICE:
The Bayonne Police Department shall ensure that customer service remains our
highest priority. We are committed to providing competent, courteous and
professional police service.
DUTY:
We shall
not deviate from our oath of office, or depart from the standards of
professional police conduct. We shall obey the law, and enforce it without
any consideration of class, color, sexual orientation, creed, religion or
any other distinguishing characteristic.
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