Code of Ethics

I will, as a fire investigator, regard myself as a member of an important and honorable profession.

 I will conduct both my personal and professional life so as to inspire the confidence of the public.

 I will not use my position in the California Conference of Arson Investigators for personal advantage or profit.

 I will regard my fellow investigators with the same standards as I hold for myself. I will never betray a confidence nor otherwise jeopardize their investigation.

 I will regard it my duty to know my work thoroughly. I will make it my further duty to avail myself of every opportunity to learn more about my profession.

 I will avoid alliances with those whose goals are inconsistent with an honest and unbiased investigation.

 I will make no claim to professional qualifications that I do not possess.

 I will be loyal to my profession and to the organization I represent.

 I will always bear in mind that I am a truth-seeker; not a case maker. It is more important to protect the innocent than to convict the guilty.

 I will at all times remember the importance of honesty and integrity within my profession.