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Professional Conduct |
Title
37. Public Safety and Corrections
Part I. Texas Department of Public Safety
Chapter 1.
§
1.111 Ten General Orders
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The
10 general orders are the traditional code of conduct for the Department
of Public Safety and are binding in addition to any other code of ethics
adopted. These 10 general orders are as follows.
(1)
To advance the objective of the department in preserving order and protecting
the lives, rights, privileges, and property of the people in the State
of Texas to the best of my ability and in an entirely impartial manner.
(2)
To practice at all times the motto of this organization: "Courtesy
Service Protection."
(3)
To keep myself clean and presentable, and in good physical, mental,
and moral health.
(4)
To know and obey orders and instructions at all times.
(5)
To keep all state equipment entrusted to me fully accounted for and
in proper condition.
(6)
To qualify as a voter, and to vote my convictions as a citizen on all
public questions and political races, but to take no other part in any
public politics or campaigns.
(7)
To conduct my business in a straightforward manner, relying upon poise,
competence, and discretion rather than threats and argument to carry
out my duties.
(8)
To take up matters affecting me and my position with my immediate superior
and through proper channels.
(9)
To submit through proper channels constructive suggestions for the betterment
of the department and its service.
(10)
To conduct myself at all times, both on and off duty, in such a gentlemanly
manner that I may merit the voluntary commendation of all law-abiding
citizens and visitors with whom I come in contact, both those with whom
I meet in carrying out my duties and those I shall live among as a citizen
in order that credit may be reflected upon the Texas Department of Public
Safety.
Source:
The provisions of this § 1.111 adopted to be effective January
1, 1976.
Cross
Reference: This Section cited in 37 TAC § 1.114, (relating to Major
Infraction Applicable to Any Member).
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