Codigo de conducta Policial

Code of Conduct for Police Officers

Overview of Professional Conduct

• The police, like other professional groups such as doctors and lawyers, have established codes of conduct to guide their behavior and prevent negligence or abuse of power.

Key Articles in the Code

• Article 1: Police must always fulfill their legal duties, serving the community and protecting all individuals from illegal acts.

• Article 2: Respecting and protecting human dignity is paramount; police are obligated to uphold the human rights of everyone.

• Article 3: Use of force by police should only occur when absolutely necessary, emphasizing restraint in potentially violent situations.

• Article 4: Confidential matters must be kept secret unless duty fulfillment or justice requires otherwise; this highlights the importance of discretion.

• Article 5: Police officers must not instigate or tolerate any acts of torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment.