Code of Conduct / Mission

Mission Statement

The City of Iqaluit Municipal Enforcement Department is committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of our citizens through pro-active enforcement and demonstration of our core values.  We value integrity, professionalism, excellence and teamwork. Integrity shall always be a first priority. We strive to not only achieve, but succeed.

 

Our Values

Accountability - Municipal enforcement officers are responsible for behaving ethically and in keeping with the values and standards set out in the Code of Conduct Policy.

Integrity - Committed to providing quality service by consistently holding ourselves to the highest moral and ethical principles.

Professionalism - Committed to providing the community with exceptional law enforcement by developing our personnel through effective training and leadership.

Excellence - Committed to providing innovative solutions to issues by working in partnership with our community.

Teamwork -  Committed to providing a quality work environment by promoting coordination, cooperation, and communication with our members.

Leadership - We can each be a model for others and, as such, be a leader. You are expected to demonstrate leadership by respecting the Code of Conduct Policy.

 

Code of Ethics

As a peace officer, my fundamental duty is to serve the community; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception; the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the rights of all to freedom, equality and justice.

I will strive to keep my private life an example to all and will behave in a manner that does not bring discredit to me or to my service. I will maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed both in my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the law and the regulations of my service. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to 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, political beliefs, aspirations, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and 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 enforcement service. I will never engage in acts of corruption or bribery, nor will I condone such acts by other peace officers. I will co-operate with all legally authorized agencies and their representatives in the pursuit of justice.

I know that I alone am responsible for my own standard of professional performance and will take every reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve my level of knowledge and competence.

I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself to my chosen profession as a peace officer.