Every law enforcement official in the United States must take the Oath of Honor before starting his or her position. This important oath ensures that each member of law enforcement is upholding the law to the best of their abilities and treating everyone with equal respect.

1. OATH
OF
HONOR
A presentation about the oath that every law
enforcement officer must adhere to
Texas State Troopers Association

2. Facts About the Oath
The Oath
01 /
02 /
Definitions of Key Words
03 /
The Code of Ethics
04 /
CONTENTS

3. FACTSAbout the Oath of Honor and Code
of Ethics
01
The Oath of Honor is
a universal oath used
for law enforcement
officials to proclaim
their ethics and
moral beliefs
04
They are symbolic
representations of
the ethical beliefs
that are held
throughout law
enforcement officials
03
The oath and code of
ethics are recited
during ceremonies
and other gatherings.
It often appears on
training certificates
and awards
02
Both the Oath of
Honor and Code of
Ethics are often
displayed throughout
the organization and
revisited often

4. On my honor,
I will never betray my badge,
my integrity, my character,
or the public trust.
I will always have
the courage to hold myself
and others accountable for our actions.
I will always uphold the constitution
my community and the agency I serve.
The Oath

5. DEFINITION
of Key Words
Honor:
Integrity:
Character:
Trust:
Courage:
Accountable:
under moral obligation
the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles;
moral uprightness
the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual
firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or
something
the ability to do something that frightens one
(of a person, organization, or institution) required or expected to
justify actions or decisions; responsible.

6. CodeofEthics
As a Law Enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to
safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the
weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or
disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights of all men to liberty, equality
and justice.
I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous
calm in the face of danger, scorn, or ridicule; develop self-restraint, and be
constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both
my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land
and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential
nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret
unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.
I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or
friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with
relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and
appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing
unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities.
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a
public trust to be held as long as I am true to the ethics of the police service. I
will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself
before God to my chosen profession ... law enforcement.