Officers of the Law

Remember, you are a public servant and protector. Your accounts and testimony can seal the fates of people. Make sure to do your duty honestly, faithfully, and tolerantly.

Remember, you are a representative of the country; be polite and courteous. Maintain public order while being respectful to your country and your professional honor.

Be quick to arrive to the place you are called to, especially when dealing with an emergency.

Be willing to put in every effort and take risks in order to fulfill your duty.

Know how to exert the authority entrusted to you, but also know how to use it with restraint.

Don’t use the authority entrusted to you for purposes that are outside the realm of your office.

Be respectful to everyone, including criminals. Don’t bully, humiliate or be cruel to anyone.

Don’t flaunt your authority or act as a tyrant.

You are expected to exert force at times. Do so moderately and only as much as necessary.

Never hit a helpless or handcuffed person. This is criminal abuse.

Conduct your investigations without any influence. Finding out the truth requires exposing and revealing all relevant facts, including those that could prove the suspect to be innocent.

Advise the person being interrogated about their rights to be represented by an attorney.

Interrogate detainees wisely and patiently according to the law. Don’t humiliate them.

When giving testimony in court, be truthful and remember that a person's freedom is dependent on your testimony.

Respect the rights of detainees and suspects.

Although incarcerated, prisoners are entitled to fair and reasonable living conditions.