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Mission Statement & Code of Ethics

North Hampton Police Mission Statement

The men and women of the North Hampton Police Department are devoted to serving and protecting all people within our community with respect, professionalism, and compassion.  While maintaining order and peace, the members of this agency will fairly and equally enforce the laws of society and Ordinances of the Town without bias or prejudice.  All employees are committed to promoting and building strong community relationships to ensure a safe, healthy environment in which to reside, work, and visit.

Code of Ethics

As a Law Enforcement Officer my fundamental duty is to serve mankind, to safeguard lives and property, to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against violence and disorder, and to respect the Constitutional Rights of all to Liberty, Equality, and Justice.

I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all, maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn, or ridicule, develop self-restraint, and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. I will be honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, and I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature, or that is confided in me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.

I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities, or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime, and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courageously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice, or ill will, never accepting gratuities.

I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve those objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession of Law Enforcement.