230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-30-40-1.8

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 230-RICR-30-40-1.8 - Conduct

A. Professional Standards. All Certified Constables in the execution of their duties shall:

1. Be competent to perform his or her duties and to assume the responsibilities of his or her position, including but not limited to knowledge of any applicable statutes, Rules and/or Regulations;

2. Be tactful in the performance of his or her duties and exercise patience and discretion even under difficult circumstances;

3. Be courteous in the answering of any nonlegal questions, while avoiding argument and unprofessional conversation;

4. Treat everyone they encounter with dignity and respect;

5. Refrain from conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation or that reflects adversely on the profession;

6. Abstain from the knowing performance of services involving an actual or potential conflict of interest; and

7. Dress in a professional manner or as appropriate to effectuate service.

B. Prohibited Conduct

1. A Certified Constable shall not personally participate in the service of any writ, summons or eviction in a matter for which that Certified Constable has already been retained as a Private Investigator.

2. A Certified Constable shall not knowingly engage in the service of a writ, summons or eviction where there exists a conflict of interest.

3. A Certified Constable shall not use his or her license or badge for personal financial gain, to avoid consequences of potential or actual violations of law, or for obtaining privileges not otherwise available to him or her.

4. A Certified Constable shall not use or display blue lights on motor vehicles, or use/display any license, badge or other credential containing either the word "police" or the phrase "law enforcement."

5. A Certified Constable shall not give, lend or rent his or her license or badge to another person for its use by that person, nor shall a Certified Constable receive, lend or rent or otherwise use a license or badge from another licensee.

6. A Certified Constable shall not give legal advice.

C. A Certified Constable that is found by the Department to have violated any provision of § 1.8 of this Part may be subject to an enforcement action in accordance with § 1.14 of this Part.

230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-30-40-1.8

Adopted effective 2/24/2022
Amended effective 3/28/2022