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ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

CODE OF ETHICS

In recognition of the profound responsibilities inherent in a profession dedicated
to the adjustment of social relationships, Santa Barbara County Probation

Department employees acknowledge these to be our guiding principles:

SERVE WITH HUMILITY

ACT WITHOUT PREJUDICE

UPHOLD THE LAW WITH DIGNITY

BE OBJECTIVE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF MY DUTIES

RESPECT THE INALIENABLE RIGHTS OF ALL PERSONS
MAINTAIN CONFIDENCES ENTRUSTED TO ME

COOPERATE WITH FELLOW WORKERS AND RELATED AGENCIES

BE AWARE OF MY RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE INDIVIDUAL AND TO THE

COMMUNITY

IMPROVE MY PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS THROUGH CONTINUOUSLY
SEEKING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

CONDUCT MY PERSONAL LIFE WITH DECORUM

We accept these principles as our Code of Ethics and shall build our professional
lives upon them.

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