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code of conduct
number 2
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Members shall strive to treat victims, witnesses, suspects, arrested persons | and all other contacts with appropriate respect |
Personal prejudices or attitudes, which may influence impartiality | shall be suppressed |
When requested by the public | members shall identify themselves by name, identification number, and division |
Much of the Sheriff's Office business is conducted | by telephone |
Members shall, at all times, maintain a courteous and professional | telephone demeanor when dealing with the public |
with members of other agencies | and within the Office of the Sheriff |
When answering a Sheriff's Office telephone | members will identify their Division, Section, or Unit and give their name and title (e.g. "Inspections, Det. Jones" or "Patrol, Zone 2, Ms. Jones") |
Complaints against or criticism of other associated agencies | will be channeled through the chain of command so that appropriate resolutions to problems may be found |
Public criticism of other agencies, the courts, or disposition of cases | shall be avoided |
During parades, only salute or stand at attention to the Official Color Guard(s) leading | not to every flag shown in the parade |