Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
(Syeda Bushra Azim, Karachi)
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 men 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 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 in both 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 confdential nature or that is confded to me in my offcial 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 with 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 constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating
myself before God to my chosen profession...law enforcement. 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.