200-33 Oath of Office and Promotional Oath Flashcards
(Oath of Office)
Police officers are given such broad powers and responsibilities that society places their private
lives and official actions under special and solemn constraints. Taking an oath of office is a universal
practice in law enforcement service, and it is common for officers to…
subscribe to a professional code of ethics.
(Oath of Office)
It is the policy of the Houston Police Department that all personnel, prior to assuming sworn status, shall take the department’s formal oath of appointment. These oaths bind officers to…
enforce the law without prejudice or malice and to uphold the Constitution of the United States, the state of Texas Constitution, and local ordinances.
(Promotional Oath)
All classified personnel who are to be promoted to a higher rank shall, upon request and prior to the promotion,…
sign a written promotional oath.
(Promotional Oath)
By signing the written promotional oath, employees affirm they have not directly or indirectly given, delivered, paid, offered, or promised to give, deliver, or pay any money, service, or other valuable thing to any person for or on account of, or in connection with…
their promotion
(Promotional Oath)
The written promotional oath shall also include an acknowledgment indicating the understanding
that…
educational requirements may be necessary for the newly promoted rank.
(Taking Promotional Exams During Regular Shift)
Employees taking a promotional exam or attending an Assessment Center for the department
shall do so while ____.
If an exam is given during their regular shift, classified employees shall be allowed to use any time accrued to ____. Civilian employees shall be allowed to use any time accrued, except sick time, to take the exam.
1) off duty
2) take the exam
(Promotional Physical)
Prior to promotion, all officers shall submit to…
a physical examination as required by applicable law.
