NCJ Number
11587
Journal
Police Chief Volume: 40 Issue: 10 Dated: (OCTOBER 1973) Pages: 68,238-240
Date Published
1973
Length
4 pages
Annotation
ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS AND ITS APPLICATION TO THE PERFORMANCE OF DUTY IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER.
Abstract
THE AUTHOR REVIEWS THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S DUTIES, WHICH INCLUDE SAFEGUARDING LIVES AND PROPERTY AND RESPECTING THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF ALL MEN. COMMENTS ARE MADE ON THE OFFICER'S NEED TO LIVE A MODEL LIFE AS AN EXAMPLE FOR OTHERS, TO BE CALM, HONEST, AND NOT OVERLY IMPRESSED WITH HIS OWN IMPORTANCE. DETAILED DISCUSSION ON THE POLICE OFFICER'S ATTITUDE INCLUDES COMMENTS ON FACIAL EXPRESSION, ACTIONS AND BEARING, VOICE, HABITS, AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE.