As a telecommunicator I regard myself as a member of an important and honorable profession.

I will recognize the positive relationship between good physical and mental conditioning and the performance of my job.

I will perform my duty with efficiency to the best of my ability.

My conduct and my performance of my duties will be accomplished in an honest manner, contributory to my fellow workers, and observant of the laws of the city, state and country.

I will not, in the performance of my duty, work for unethical advantage or profit.

I will recognize at all times in my duty that I am a public safety employee, and that ultimately I am responsible to the public.

I will give the most efficient and impartial service of which I am capable at all times.

I understand the importance of courtesy and will maintain it as my reference point in all my duties.

I will regard my fellow telecommunicators with the same standards as I maintain myself.

I share a reciprocal affinity and obligation with my fellow telecommunicators, my administration, and my agency.

I will accept responsibility for my actions.

I will strive for those values which will reflect honor on my fellow telecommunicators, my agency and myself.

I swear before God to the above. ____________________

I affirm to the above. __________________

As a Public Safety Telecommunicator, I regard myself as a model to the communities and departments that I serve.

I will show reverence for the fundamental freedoms safeguarded by the Constitution of the United States.

I am individually accountable for reflecting model value in my professional and personal life.

I acknowledge respect for human live above all else.

I will exhibit honesty and integrity through ethical behavior.

I will demonstrate professional excellence through leadership, cooperation, and dedication serving the public.

I recognize diversity among the members of communities and department, allowing for fair and open access to services.

As a Public Safety Telecommunicator there is recognition of the honor of my office and that is a symbol of public faith.

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