Code of Ethics
As a constitutionally elected Sheriff, I recognize
that I am given a special trust and confidence by the citizens and
employees whom I have been elected to serve, represent, and manage. This
trust and confidence is my bond to ensure that I shall behave and act
according to the highest personal and professional standards. In
furtherance of this pledge, I will abide by the following Code of Ethics.
I SHALL ENSURE that I and my employees, in the performance of our
duties, will enforce and administer the law according to the standards
of the U.S. Constitution and applicable State Constitutions and statutes
so that equal protection of the law is guaranteed to everyone. To that
end I shall not permit personal opinion, party affiliations, or
consideration of the status of others to alter or lessen this standard
treatment of other.
I SHALL ESTABLISH, PROMULGATE AND ENFORCE a set of standards of behavior
of my employees which will govern the overall management and operation
of the law enforcement functions, court related activities, and
corrections operations of my agency.
I SHALL NOT TOLERATE NOR CONDONE brutal or inhumane treatment of others
by my employees nor shall I permit or condone inhumane or brutal
treatment of inmates in my care and custody.
I STRICTLY ADHERE to standards of fairness and integrity in the conduct
of campaigns for election, and I shall conform to all applicable
statutory standards of election financing and reporting so that the
Office of the Sheriff is not harmed by the actions of myself or others.
I SHALL FOLLOW the accepted principles of efficient and effective
administration and management as the principle criteria for my judgments
and decisions in the allocation of resources and services in law
enforcement, court related and corrections functions in my office.
I SHALL HIRE AND PROMOTE only those employees or others who are the very
best candidates for a position according to accepted standards of
objectivity and merit. I shall not permit other factors to influence
hiring or promotion practices.
I SHALL ENSURE that all employees are granted and receive relevant
training supervision in the performance of their duties so that
competent and excellent service is provided by the Office of the
Sheriff.
I SHALL ENSURE that during my tenure as Sheriff, I shall not use the
Office of the Sheriff for private gain.
I ACCEPT AND WILL ADHERE TO THIS CODE OF ETHICS. In so doing, I also
accept responsibility for others in my profession to abide by this code.
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