Honesty
and integrity
Police
officers are honest, act with integrity and do not compromise or abuse their
position.
Authority,
respect and courtesy
Police
officers act with self-control and tolerance, treating members of the public
and colleagues with respect and courtesy.
Police
officers do not abuse their powers or authority and respect the rights of all
individuals.
Equality
and diversity
Police
officers act with fairness and impartiality. They do not discriminate unlawfully
or unfairly.
Use
of force
Police
officers only use force to the extent that it is necessary, proportionate and
reasonable in all the circumstances.
Orders
and instructions
Police
officers only give and carry out lawful orders and instructions.
Police
officers abide by police regulations, force policies and lawful orders.
Duties
and responsibilities
Police
officers are diligent in the exercise of their duties and responsibilities.
Confidentiality
Police
officers treat information with respect and access or disclose it only in the
proper course of police duties.
Fitness
for duty
Police
officers when on duty or presenting themselves for duty are fit to carry out
their duties and responsibilities.
Discreditable
conduct
Police
officers behave in a manner which does not discredit the police service or
undermine public confidence, whether on or off duty.
Police
officers report any action taken against them for a criminal offence,
conditions imposed by a court or the receipt of any penalty notice.
