Code of Ethics
As a Member of the University of
Maine Department of Public Safety, my fundamental duty is to serve our
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 the relentless prosecution of criminals, I will uphold the
law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill
will, never condoning unnecessary force or violence and never accepting
gratuities.
I recognize that I hold a
position of public faith, and I accept it as a sacred 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 members. 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, so long as I remain a Member of the
University of Maine Department of Public Safety.
I promise to abide by the above
principles and values outlined in this document.
