CODE OF ETHICS

California Conference of Arson Investigators

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 and integrity, 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 avail myself of every opportunity to continually improve my 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 by continually placing the integrity of the profession and this organization above personal interests.