(a) Members of the Police Department shall conduct themselves in a courteous and law-abiding manner, both on- and off-duty.
(b) Members of the Police Department shall treat their superior officers with respect and their fellow officers with courtesy and consideration, avoiding criticism or derogatory remarks within or outside of the Department. It is their duty to inform the Chief of any known neglect or disobedience of orders or violation of rules and regulations.
(c) In dealing with the general public, members of the Department shall conduct themselves in a courteous manner, and shall be attentive and serious in the discharge of their duties, controlling tempers and exercising patience and discretion. They must refrain from using violent or profane language.
(d) Members shall not discuss or criticize publicly or privately the personal habits, character or official actions or other actions of other members of the Department.
(e) Members shall refrain from maltreatment of any person or prisoner, and from physical altercations, except in the line of duty.
(Ord. passed 7-6-2004)