Corruption and The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics

Law enforcement cadets attending police academies all across the nation learn “The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics” — Often by heart. It is at the core of the profession and also included verbatim in Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office policy 1.0.1 section IV. We repost it below with our highlights to the relevant areas:

This weekend we ask that you reflect on the above code of ethics and the dictionary definition of the word “corruption”. As you read articles on DCSO Follies, please think about both, then draw your own conclusions.

We also have an upcoming article that will bring this all into sharp focus. Stay tuned…

We close by saying you should rest assured that the vast majority of the good folks at Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office take “The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics” and their oath of office to heart. They live both day to day, week to week, month to month, and year to year. To them we say thank you for your dedication, your commitment and your service to us all.

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