Mission
Statement
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing for
the peace and security of the citizens and visitors to our county.
Our Values
We are committed to excellence and efficiency in
our services and in our work.
Integrity is the hallmark of the deputies who serve you. We are
committed to the highest performance standards, ethical conduct,
truthfulness, and moral behavior in all relations.
We hold ourselves accountable for our actions, and take pride in our
professional level of service.
We treat all persons in a dignified and courteous manner.
Respect, understanding, compassion, empathy, fairness and service
are the cornerstones of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Code of Ethics of
the Office of the Sheriff
As a constitutionally elected Sheriff, I recognize and accept that I am given a
special trust and confidence by the citizens and employees whom I have been
elected to serve, represent, and manage. This trust and confidence is my
bond to ensure that I shall behave and act according to the highest personal
and professional standards. In furtherance of this pledge, I will abide by
the following Code of Ethics.
I SHALL ENSURE that I and my employees, in the performance of our duties, will
enforce and administer the law according to the standards of the U.S.
Constitution and applicable State Constitutions and statutes so that equal
protection of the law is guaranteed to everyone. To that end, I shall not
permit personal opinions, party affiliations, or consideration of the status
of others to alter or lessen this standard of treatment of others.
I SHALL ESTABLISH, PROMULGATE, AND ENFORCEa set of standards of behavior
of my employees, which will govern the overall management and operation of
the law enforcement functions, court related activities, and corrections
operations of my agency.
I SHALL NOT TOLERATE NOR CONDONE brutal or inhumane treatment of others by my
employees, nor shall I permit or condone inhumane or brutal treatment of
inmates in my care and custody.
I SHALL FOLLOW the accepted principles of efficient and effective administration
and management as the principle criteria for my judgments and decisions in
the allocation of resources and services in law enforcement, court related
and corrections functions of my office.
I SHALL HIRE AND PROMOTE only those employees or others who are the very best
candidates for a position according to accepted standards of objectivity and
merit. I shall not permit other factors to influence hiring or promotion
practices.
I SHALL ENSURE that all employees are granted and receive relevant training and
supervision in the performance of their duties so that competent and
excellent service is provided by the Office of the Sheriff.
I SHALL ENSURE that during my tenure as Sheriff, I shall not use the Office of
Sheriff for private gain.
I ACCEPT AND WILL ADHERE TO THIS CODE OF ETHICS. In so doing, I also accept
responsibility for encouraging others in my profession to abide by this
Code.
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