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The
quality of neighborhood life, its safety and welfare comes
from the commitment of each of its citizens. The Los Angeles
Sheriff's Department takes pride in its role as a citizen
of the community; partners with its members in the delivery
of quality law enforcement services. We dedicate our full-time
efforts to the duties incumbent upon every community member.
As we act, we are universal citizens deriving our authority
from those we serve. We accept our law enforcement mission
to serve our communities with the enduring belief that in
so doing, we serve ourselves. As professionals, we view our
responsibilities as a covenant of public trust, ever mindful
that we must keep our promises. As we succeed, our effectiveness
will be measured by the absence of crime and fear in our neighborhoods
and by the level of community respect for our efforts. In
accomplishing this all important mission, we are guided by
the following principles:
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To recognize that the primary purpose of our organization
is not only the skillful enforcement of the law, but the
delivery of humanitarian services which promote community
peace.
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To understand that we must maintain a level of professional
competence that ensures our safety and that of the public
without compromising the constitutional guarantees of any
person.
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To base our decisions and actions on ethical as well as
practical perspectives and to accept responsibility for
the consequences.
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To foster a collaborative relationship with the public in
determining the best course in achieving community order.
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To strive for innovation, yet remain prudent in sustaining
our fiscal health through wise use of resources.
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To never tire of our duty, never shrink from the difficult
tasks and never lose sight of our own humanity.
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