California Conference of Arson Investigators Code of Ethics
I will, as a fire investigator, regard myself as a member of an important, honorable and ethical profession. I will conduct both my personal and professional life exhibiting the highest standards of honesty, integrity 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 profession thoroughly. I will make it my further duty to availing myself of every opportunity to continually improve professional knowledge, skills, competencies, and awareness of relevant new developments through training and education opportunities. I will avoid alliances with those whose goals are inconsistent with an honest and unbiased investigation. I will accept responsibility for my actions and for the consequences of my decisions. I will make no claim to professional qualifications that I do not possess. 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 placing the integrity of the profession and this organization above personal interests. |