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Longwood Police Department Code of Ethics

As a department member, my fundamental obligation is to protect the constitutional rights and freedoms of the people whom I have been sworn to uphold.

While I consider the way I choose to conduct my private affairs personal freedom, I accept the responsibilities for my actions, as well as inactions, while on duty or off duty, when those actions bring disrepute to the public image of my employer, my fellow officers, and the law enforcement profession.

I vow to perform all my duties in a professional and competent manner. I consider the ability to be courageous in the face of danger and to exercise restraint in the use of my powers and authorities to be the ultimate public trust. I accept that I must consistently strive to achieve excellence in learning the necessary knowledge and skills associated with my position.

I will keep myself physically fit and mentally alert so that I am capable of performing my duties according to the standards of quality expected of my position.

I vow to be fully truthful and honest in my dealings with others. I deplore lies and half-truths that mislead or do not fully inform those who must depend on my honesty. I obey the very laws that I am sworn to uphold. I will seek affirmative ways to comply with the standards of my department and the lawful directions of my supervisors.

I vow to treat others with courtesy at all times. I consider it to be a professional weakness to allow others' behavior to dictate my response. I will not allow others' actions or failings to be an excuse for not performing my duties in a responsible, professional, and expected manner.

I vow to empathize with the problems of people with whom I come into daily contact. However, I cannot allow my personal feelings, prejudices, animosities, or friendships to influence the discretionary authorities entrusted to my job. I will affirmatively seek ways to avoid conflicts and potential conflicts of interest that could compromise my official authority or public image.
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Chief David Dowda
[email protected]
407-260-3407

Chief Dowda attended the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy and graduated with class 230 in 2007. He completed the Southern Police Institutes’ Chief Executive Leadership Program in 2015. He is also a Florida Department of Law Enforcement certified law enforcement trainer. Chief Dowda has been an adjunct professor with the University of Phoenix.

The Chief believes community support is critical to the success of any law enforcement agency. He is committed to community policing philosophies and continuing to promote the agency’s close attention to community involvement. One of his top priorities is to ensure the citizens of Longwood receive the most professional service possible. To that end, the Chief will promote ongoing education and advanced training for the department’s staff.
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The right to petition government for redress of grievances is the right to make a complaint to, or seek the assistance of, one's government, without fear of punishment or reprisals.

Chapter 112, Part III of the Florida Statutes, "Code of Ethics for Public Officers, and Employees." Which states in part in : 112.311 (3) "It is likewise essential that the people be free to seek redress of their grievances and express their opinions to all government officials on current issues and past or pending legislative and executive actions at every level of government. In order to preserve and maintain the integrity of the governmental process, it is necessary that the identity, expenditures, and activities of those persons who regularly engage in efforts to persuade public officials to take specific actions, either by direct communication with such officials or by solicitation of others to engage in such efforts, be regularly disclosed to the people."
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