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Detroit Police Department
Mission, Vision , Values and Code of Ethics
Mission
Setting New Standards of Excellence in Policing through Integrity, Innovation, and Training
Vision
Building a Safer Detroit through Community Partnerships
Values
Professionalism
We will present an image that commands the highest degree of confidence, knowledge, and public trust
Respect
We will respect diverse ideas, cultures and ethnicity, rendering service in a fair, courteous and dignified manner
Integrity
We will conduct ourselves with unwavering high standards of honesty, trust, and ethical behavior
Dedicated Service
We pledge to respond to the needs of all citizens with compassion, commitment, and persistence
Excellence
We will be distinguished as a world-class organization, providing superior service, exceeding customer expectations
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
As a law enforcement officer, 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 my agency or me. 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 in both my personal and professional life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws 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 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 the 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.
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