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California Highway Patrol
Statement of Professional Values
Stand for what is right despite the threat of adversity.
HONESTY
Uphold the truth, and maintain the trust and confidence placed upon us by the citizens
of California.
PROFESSIONALISM
Constantly strive for quality and excellence.
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PRINCIPLES
Adhere to the highest conduct which promotes moral and ethical ideals.
RESPECT
Display a positive and service-oriented attitude towards the public and each other.
INTEGRITY
Be honorable, open, and fair; this is the cornerstone of our profession.
DEDICATION
Commit to the mission of the Department and our oath.
ESPRIT DE CORPS
Encourage personal and organizational success through group effort and team spirit.
Prior to the adoption of G.O. 0.8, there existed a document: the CHP 109 form. It was a much more cumbersome
text describing professional values in far greater detail; no matter how appropriate and descriptive,
it wasn't easy to quote. Here it is in its entirety:
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
STATEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL VALUES
Integrity is the cornerstone of our profession.
- It is being hones, open, and fair in the performance of our duties.
- It is being responsible for our actions, willing to admit mistakes, ensuring that our behavior is above reproach; thereby fostering confidence, mutual respect, and trust.
Professionalism is the premise upon which we perform our duties.
- It is having a defined sense of commitment, perspective, and direction in serving the public.
- It is striving for perfection, quality, and excellence in our commitment to public service.
- It is beign accountable for our actions.
Loyalty is our commitment to the people of this State.
- It is ensuring we fulfill the trust and confidence placed upon us by the citizenry of California.
- It is our commitment to the Department, iits mission, principles, and philosophies.
- It is our commitment to each other and the fostering of an unbiased, nonjudgmental work environment.
Pride is the attitude we display towards our chosen profession.
- It is striving to achieve in the face of adversity.
- It is the manner of our dress and the way we announce our association with the Department.
- It is the way we perform our duties with devotion and dedication.
Respect is a value reflected in our dealings with the public.
- It is our commitment to professional, quality law enforcement; one in which the citizens of California can be proud.
- It is an attitude we display towards the public and each other; and one we expect in return.
Dedication is our unwavering commitment to public service.
- It is our devotion to the mission of the Department and our oath of office.
- It is serving the public despite self-sacrifice; it is our commitment to lay down our lives rather than swerve from the path of duty.
Courage is our commitment to the above principles.
- It is our devotion to the premise of public service and protection; to equality and justice.
- It is maintaining our conduct both on and off duty above reproach, facing adversity without hesitation, and committing our lives to the safety of others.
