3-01/050.05 - Performance of Duty



While on duty, employees shall be governed by the following rules:

  • Employees shall devote their time and attention to the service of the County and the Department, and shall direct and coordinate their efforts in a manner which will establish and maintain the highest standard of efficiency;
  • Uniformed members shall maintain a soldierly bearing and shall perform their duties in a calm and firm manner acting together to assist and protect each other in maintaining law and order; and
  • Members shall serve the Department loyally and discreetly and shall not display cowardice or fail to support their fellow members in the lawful performance of duty.