Core Values

Vision, Mission, Values, Oath of Office, and Code of Ethics

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Vision

We strive for ethical, efficient, and effective policing in collaboration with the community we serve.

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Mission

The mission of the Department is to preserve life and reduce crime through continued enforcement of the law and sustained, meaningful partnerships across the community.

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Integrity - We hold each other accountable to our community and our commitment to upholding the law and protecting property and life.

Collaboration - We share the responsibility of reducing crime by policing with our community.

Competence - We develop excellence and professionalism through our commitment to training, education, and mentorship.

Collaboration - We share the responsibility of reducing crime by policing with our community.

Each Other - We stand together to support and protect the integrity, well-being, and safety of our fellow employees. 

Community - We build trust and legitimacy through relationships and transparency.


Oath of Office

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Incoming peace officers take and agree to abide by the following Oath of Office as specified in Georgia law, to uphold the laws of the United States, State of Georgia, and Athens-Clarke County:  

I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the state of Georgia; that I will faithfully enforce the laws of the State of Georgia and the ordinances of Athens-Clarke County; and that I will comply with the rules and regulations of the Athens-Clarke County Department of Police Services. 

I do further swear that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state or political subdivision or authority thereof; that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, any other state, or any foreign state which, by the laws of the State of Georgia, I am prohibited from holding; and that I am otherwise qualified to be a police officer according to the Constitution and the laws of Georgia. 

I do further swear that, as a police officer, I will faithfully serve and protect, to the best of my ability, all citizens regardless of race, color, or creed. I accept the law enforcement code of ethics as my standard of conduct while on or off duty and swear to faithfully abide by and defend the same. 


Code of Ethics 

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All employees and volunteers of the Department shall abide by and uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct for law enforcement agencies, and will share equally in a commitment to the Department's vision, mission, values, goals, and objectives. All sworn officers are required to abide by the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics approved by the Department of Criminal Justice Services. Communications Officers shall abide by the Code of Ethics provided by the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials. The civilian staff also must abide by a Code of Ethics. 

Sworn Officers Code of Ethics - International Association of Chief of Police Law Enforcement Code of Ethics

Public Safety Telecommunicators' Code of Ethics - Association of Public Safety Communications Officials Civilian Staff - Code of Ethics 


This page is based upon ACCPD's Written Directive, 1.02 Vision, Mission, Values, Oath of Office, and Code of Ethics.