As most police work is necessarily performed without close supervision, the responsibility for the proper performance of an officers duty lies primarily with the officer. An officer carries a responsibility for the safety of the community and fellow officers. S/he discharges that responsibility by the faithful and diligent performance of assigned duty. Anything less violates trust placed by the people, and nothing less qualifies as professional conduct.
All employees are expected to perform responsibly and professionally in the course of exercising their duties.
Revised July 1, 2011