Members shall consistently act with integrity, recognizing their unique leadership and executive roles. Judgments concerning agency and personal conduct must be guided by rules of honesty and fair dealing.

Members shall conduct themselves in public and in private in a manner consistent with the dignity and responsibility of their office. Conduct should always be beyond reproach and above suspicion.

Members shall not solicit or accept gifts, or things of value from persons or organizations doing business with their agency for personal gain.

Members shall be prohibited from taking action in agency matters that involve financial gain for the member or his/her family.

Members shall not solicit political contributions from employees.

Members shall not use their official position to endorse commercial products for compensation. However, members may endorse books, publications, professional development, or educational services provided by nonprofit membership organizations and recognized educational institutions, but without compensation.

Members shall ensure that justice and restraint are practiced by their agencies, and that all segments of the population receive equal protection under the law.

Members shall ensure that the agency does not discriminate in policy or practice based on sex, race, creed, or national origin.

Members shall provide appropriate policy and leadership to control the use of coercion and force by employees of the agency, limiting their use to the minimum required.

Members shall ensure that their agency supports, protects, and defends the Constitution and Government of the United States and of the State of Florida.

Members shall endeavor to support and cooperate with all levels of law enforcement, whether federal, state, or local, for the efficient and professional delivery of law enforcement services.

Members shall not take, or allow to be taken, any action or actions by any member of their agency which would interfere with the agency's commitment to the prevention and deterrence of crime.

Members shall not take, or allow to be taken, any action or actions by members of their agency which would intentionally interfere with the health, safety, or legal rights of any citizen or group of citizens.

Members shall endeavor to improve the quality of community life within their jurisdiction.

Members shall not take, or allow to be taken, any action or actions by members of their agency which would be intentionally detrimental to the protection of the public or the maintenance of public order.

Members shall pro vide appropriate policy and leadership to ensure that agency employees enforce the law and provide police services in a consistent, fair, and equitable manner, without regard to personal prejudice or influence.

Members shall be accountable for the orderly management, administration, and operations of their agencies, in accordance with all applicable laws, policies, and procedures.

Members shall be accountable for the proper use of property end funds entrusted to their care.

Members shall provide appropriate policy and leadership to ensure that all employees are treated with dignity and respect in a fair and equitable manner.

Members shall neither tolerate nor condone any form of corruption in their agencies, or among their employees.

Members shall ensure that reports of official misconduct or corruption by public officials are properly investigated.

Members shall ensure that their agencies recruit, hire, and promote persons in a manner consistent with the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.Members shall ensure that ail employees are provided appropriate training and supervision.

Members shall be responsible to stay abreast of modern police practices, procedures, and technology, and make diligent efforts to ensure their agencies have proper equipment, policies, and procedures to meet the needs of their community.

Members shall ensure that agency records are maintained and available to public scrutiny as required by the Constitution end Laws of the State of Florida and the United States of America.

Members shall maintain an open and candid relationship with their communities through a commitment to informing the community and news media of events within the public domain handled by or involving their agency.

In accordance with the Association Bylaws, the President shall appoint an Ethics Committee Chairman. If possible, members of the committee should be representative of the different geographic regions of the state as well as various sized agencies. The Ethics Committee functions as an investigative body which initiates an investigation and reports it's findings at the direction of the Board of Directors.

Complaints of ethical misconduct against an Association member may be submitted by any person, group of persons, or organization to any member of the Association. Any member receiving such a complaint shall forward it to the Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors will review the complaint and decide if it warrants investigation, The Ethics Committee may be directed to investigate a complaint upon a majority vote of the Board of Directors. No investigation shall commence without the consent of the Board of Directors.

The Ethics Committee shall be a fact finding body. The Committee may interview witnesses, review documents, and engage in other investigative activity to reach a determination of facts.

All investigations shall be completed in an expeditious manner, and reports should be submitted to the Board of Directors within three (3) months. Extensions may be granted by the Board.

I have read and understand the above FPCA Code of Ethics and do hereby agree to comply with the high standards of professional ethics contained therein.

Name(please print)____________________________ Date __________

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Agency _____________________________________________________