Title: 3.2 Values – Ethics in Law Enforcement
Headings: 3.2 Values
3.2 Values
Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA)
BC Corrections [1]
Vancouver Police Department
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) [2]

Content: We are guided by: Integrity
Honesty
Professionalism
Compassion
Respect
Accountability
When applying for a job with any law enforcement agency, it is important that the applicant understands the core values of that agency. The Vancouver Police website succinctly addresses the importance of knowing the agency’s stated core values and demonstrating a life lived where these values have been incorporated in day-to-day living: These core values can’t be taught in any school, and they are non-negotiable for our applicants. Without these, it would be impossible to have a successful career with the VPD. Values are not solely limited to what the agency believes are core values, but also include one’s personal and outside values. ( Caldero and Crank, 2004). For example, applicants to the Vancouver Police Department should be aware of the agency’s values and demonstrate how they have incorporated these values into their everyday personal and professional life. We are inclined to have similar values that are shared among other members of the agency. Values are important for law enforcement officers and should be shared and agreed upon by all members.