Code Of Ethics For The Office Of The Sheriff

• I shall ensure that my employees and I, in the performance of our duties, will enforce and administer the law according to the principles of the United States Constitution and applicable laws of our state so that equal protection of the law and due process are guaranteed to everyone. To that end, my employees and I shall not permit personal opinions, bias, prejudice, party affiliations, or consideration of the status of others to alter or lessen these principles.
• I shall establish, promulgate and enforce standards of behavior for my employees consistent with the responsibilities, duties, obligations and functions of my office as sheriff.
• I shall not tolerate nor condone brutal, cruel or inhumane treatment of others by my employees nor by inmates in my care and custody.
• I shall adhere, at all times, to the standards and principles of honest and integrity, and I shall keep my private and political life unsullified as an example to all.
• I shall ensure that there is proper use and accountability of the public funds and property entrusted to my care.
• I shall follow sound principles of efficient and effective administration and management as the primary criteria for my judgments and decisions in the allocation of resources and services in fulfilling the responsibilities, duties, obligations and functions of my office as sheriff.
• I shall endeavor to recruit, hire, and promote only those persons who are the very best candidates for a position according to the standards of objectivity and merit.
• I shall ensure that all employees are appropriately trained and supervised to enhance the performance of their duties so that competent and excellent service is provided by the office of sheriff.
• I shall ensure that during my tenure, I shall not use the office of sheriff for personal gain or self-aggrandizement and in all things well and truly behave myself in office according to the best of my skill and power.
• I accept and will adhere to this Code of Ethics. In so doing, I also accept responsibility for encouraging others in my profession to abide by this code.

Code Of Ethics Of The Position Of Deputy Sheriff

• I shall ensure that in the performance of my duties I will enforce and administer the law according to the principles of the United States Constitution and applicable laws of our state so that equal protection of the law and due process are guaranteed to everyone. To that end, I shall not permit personal opinions, biases, prejudices, party affiliations, or consideration of the status of others to alter or lessen these principles.
• I shall demonstrate standards of behavior consistent with the responsibilities, duties, obligations and functions of a deputy sheriff.
• I shall not engage in nor condone brutal, cruel, or inhumane treatment of others or of inmates in my care and custody.
• I shall adhere, at all times, to the standards and principles of honesty and integrity, and I shall keep my private life unsullied as an example to all.
• I shall ensure that there is proper use and accountability of property and funds entrusted to my care.
• I shall practice sound judgments and decisions in fulfilling the assigned responsibilities, duties, and functions of my position as deputy sheriff.
• I shall endeavor to maintain those standards of objectivity and merit for which I was hired to the best of my ability.
• I shall endeavor to perform my duties in a competent and excellent manner according to the standards given to me in my training and supervision.
• I shall ensure that during my tenure, I shall not use the position of deputy sheriff for personal gain or self-aggrandizement, and that I will conduct myself in the position of deputy sheriff according to the best of my skill and power.
• I accept and will adhere to this Code of Ethics. In so doing, I also accept responsibility for encouraging others in my profession to abide by this Code.