Ethics

Your nametag, department patch and badge are the most important aspects of your uniforms and represent much more than metal and fabric

Whether you are a rookie or a chief, be a good citizen and take the ticket

"When officers make mistakes in their career, 95% of the time it's the fault of the department."

By mining their own data, departments can pinpoint issues, save careers and better serve communities

Understanding the root of our mindset – and how to shift it – is critical to transforming the work of law enforcement and our relationship with the community

If you get caught speeding or doing something else that is illegal, remember that you are not above the law

Police officers can’t risk getting caught up in either politics or misguided social experiments

Since its publication in 1994, “The Oz Principle” has become the worldwide guide on accountability. Here’s what law enforcement can take from this book

Acknowledging the oath means acceptance of tremendous responsibility

Officers must be trained in how to verbally de-escalate and physically intervene when another officer loses emotional control

"Culture will eat policy all day long if you don’t train constantly on the demand for personal accountability both within yourself and your fellow officers."

Starting with the right candidates is key to creating officers who embrace a culture of accountability

Every officer must prevent or stop any misconduct by another officer and report officer misconduct when they become aware of it

How to prepare officers to successfully intervene to prevent harm and create a law enforcement culture that supports peer intervention

By emphasizing your department's beliefs and demonstrating them on every contact, officers' efforts will be recognized in your community