Ethics
PNP Code Of Ethics (Section 5-1)
5.1 I will love and serve God, my country and people.
5.2 I will uphold the Constitution and obey legal orders of the duly constituted authorities.
5.3 I will oblige myself to maintain a high standard of morality and professionalism.
5.4 I will respect the customs and traditions of the police service; and
5.5 I will live a decent and virtuous life to serve as an example to others.
Romans 13:4
For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.
2 Areas of Ethical Danger
Acts of Omission
- "Acts of Omission" occur when officers rationalize and justify not doing things they are responsible for doing.
Acts of Commission
- Administrative Commission - Breaking small rules, that seem inconsequential or which stand in the way of "real police work" is the first step.
- Criminal Commission - In the final stage on the continuum of compromise officers engage in and rationalize behavior that just a few years before could not be imagined.
10 Ancient Principles To Live By
- Submit to Authority
- Serve Others First
- Keep Your Commitments
- Pursue a Balanced Life
- Honor Age and Experience
- Respect All Human Life
- Protect Your Family
- Respect the Property of Others
- Tell the Truth
- Be Content With What You Have
Officer's Pledge
On my honor,
I will never betray my badge, my integrity, my character, or the public trust. I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions. I will always uphold our laws my community and the agency I serve.
Decision Making
Ask yourself….
- What motives are driving my decision?
- Have I considered the possible outcomes for my decision?
- Can this decision jeopardize my integrity?
- Is my decision morally sound?
Are You Good Enough?
The Bible says that "The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is?" (Jeremiah 17:9)
So the question is are you a good enough person to be an ethical police officer?
Q. Have you ever told a lie before?
Q. Have you ever been tempted to take something that doesn't belong to you?
- So, are you a liar or thief?
- Does that sound like a good police officer?
Are you good enough to stand before God?
Click the button below to take the test and find out!