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Town of Highlands  Highlands, NC 28741 • 828-526-2118

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Town of Highlands  Highlands, NC 28741 • 828-526-2118

Town of Highlands Town of Highlands  Highlands, NC 28741 • 828-526-2118
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Law Enforcement Code of Ethics

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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 persons to liberty, equality and justice.

I Will keep my private live 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 deep in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of the 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 comprise 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 so 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.

Town of Highlands PO Box 460 Highlands, NC 28741 • 828-526-2118
  • PO Box 460 Highlands, NC 28741
  • Phone: 828-526-2118
    or 828-526-5266
  • Fax: 828-526-2595
  • Hours of Operation:
    Monday - Friday 8am to 4:30pm
  • After-Hours Power/Water Outages:
    828-526-2118
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