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The Ministry of Defence Police (Conduct) Regulations 2009

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Regulation 3

SCHEDULEStandards of Professional Behaviour

  • Honesty and Integrity

    Police officers are honest, act with integrity and do not compromise or abuse their position.

  • Authority, Respect and Courtesy

    Police officers act with self-control and tolerance, treating members of the public and colleagues with respect and courtesy.

    Police officers do not abuse their powers or authority and they respect the rights of all individuals.

  • Equality and Diversity

    Police officers act with fairness and impartiality. They do not discriminate unlawfully or unfairly.

  • Use of Force

    Police officers only use force to the extent that it is necessary, proportionate and reasonable in all the circumstances.

  • Orders and Instructions

    Police officers only give and carry out lawful orders and instructions.

    Police officers abide by police regulations, force policies and lawful orders.

  • Duties and Responsibilities

    Police officers are diligent in the exercise of their duties and responsibilities.

  • Confidentiality

    Police officers treat information with respect and access or disclose it only in the proper course of police duties.

  • Fitness for Duty

    Police officers when on duty or presenting themselves for duty are fit to carry out their responsibilities.

  • Discreditable Conduct

    Police officers behave in a manner which does not discredit the police service or undermine public confidence in it, whether on or off duty.

    Police officers report any action taken against them for a criminal offence, any conditions imposed on them by a court or the receipt of any penalty notice.

  • Challenging and Reporting Improper Conduct

    Police officers report, challenge or take action against the conduct of colleagues which has fallen below the Standards of Professional Behaviour.

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