The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics (Code of Ethics) was adopted by the Commission as a requirement in 1966 (Attachment A). At the October 18, 2018 meeting, the Commission took into consideration the use of the terms “man,” “mankind,” and “before God.” After considerable discussion, the Commission voted to remove the three quoted terms, to ensure that the Code of Ethics is relevant and more inclusive of all who are served by California law enforcement.
Due to a procedural technicality with the original agenda item for the Commission meeting on October 18, 2018, and after discussion with POST legal counsel and the Office of Administrative Law, a decision was made to re-agendize the matter.
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