Section 4501:2-6-07 - Code of ethics and oath of office(A) Code of ethics (1) Members of the Ohio state highway patrol in recognizing their responsibilities as public servants, shall be particularly attentive to citizens seeking assistance and/or information or who desire to give evidence or register a complaint. Members shall broaden their knowledge of the state and its laws, better enabling them to satisfy the demands of the public. (2) They shall accept their responsibility to the public by being punctual in their engagements and expeditious in the performance of their duty. (3) They shall regard their office as a public trust and in the discharge of their duties be mindful of their primary obligations to serve the public efficiently and effectively. (4) They shall administer the law in a just, impartial manner, affording the same reasonable treatment in all cases. They shall recognize the limitations of their authority and at no time use the power of their office for their own personal advantage. (5) They shall be true to their obligations as custodians of public property bearing in mind that the misuse or waste of public property is equally as reprehensible as the misuse or waste of money from the public treasury. (6) They shall not limit their effectiveness in the administration of their office by accepting gratuities or favors. (7) They shall cooperate fully with other public officials to assure the safety and general welfare of the public. They shall not permit jealousies or personal differences to influence their ability to cooperate with other members of the division or other agencies. (8) They shall add to their effectiveness by diligent study and sincere attention to self-improvement, including physical readiness. They shall welcome the opportunity to disseminate practical and useful information relating to matters of the public's safety and welfare. (9) They shall so conduct their private and public life that the public will regard them as examples of stability, fidelity and morality. (10) They shall bear faithful allegiance to their government, and be loyal to their profession. They shall accept as a sacred obligation their responsibility to support the constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of Ohio. As public officers, they shall consider the privilege of defending the principles of liberty the greatest honor that may be bestowed upon any person. (B) Oath of office Every member of the uniformed division of the Ohio state highway patrol shall make the following oath of office at the time of appointment as a trooper.
"I do solemnly swear/affirm that I will support the constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of Ohio, and that I will faithfully, honestly and impartially discharge the duties of the office of trooper in the Ohio state highway patrol to the best of my ability, during my continuance in that office."
Ohio Admin. Code 4501:2-6-07
Effective: 4/29/2011
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: RC. 5503.03
Rule Amplifies: RC. 5503.03
Prior Effective Dates: 1-18-00