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Election Integrity
Content: In most countries operating under the rule of law, the public expects the police to be impartial, fair and responsible in the enforcement of public order and the laws of the country. These principles should be reflected in the institutional values of the law enforcement agencies, such as this one from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation: Rigorous obedience to constitutional principles ensures that individually and institutionally we always remember that constitutional guarantees are more important than the outcome of any single interview, search for evidence or investigation. Respect for the dignity of all whom we protect reminds us to wield law enforcement powers with restraint and to recognize the natural human tendency to be corrupted by power and to become callous in its exercise. Fairness and compassion ensure that we treat everyone with the highest regard for constitution, civil and human rights. Personal and institutional integrity reinforce each other and are owed to the Nation in exchange for the sacred trust and great authority conferred upon us. We who enforce the law must not merely obey it. We have an obligation to set a moral example which those whom we protect can follow. 199
Most police systems use a code of ethics for the conduct of the police officers and others involved in law enforcement. These codes are usually binding and include: