Public employees have stable incomes upon which they may forecast future earnings. For this reason, and because of public confidence in their responsibility, it is relatively easy for department employees to contract financial obligations which, if not controlled, may become an impossible burden. Such financial distress may impair the individuals effectiveness and tends to bring discredit upon the department. Employees should avoid incurring financial obligations which are beyond their ability to reasonably satisfy from their anticipated department earnings.
Last Edited: March 21, 2017