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Code of Ethics
As An Animal Control Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve the community; to safeguard human and animal lives, and property; and to respect the Constitutional rights of all people to liberty, equality, and justice.
I Will keep my official life unsullied as an example to all; 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 in my official life, I will strive to obey the laws of the land 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 forever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.
I Will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities, or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise and with accurate reporting and presentation of the facts for prosecution of violators and abusers, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice, or ill will, always employing humane practices and high, acceptable community standards, 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 the Animal Control Profession. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself to my chosen profession--Animal Control.
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