"Police" has gotten such a bad rap lately - There are those that uphold the position and duties in the highest way -
In 2001, an ethical oath for Police Officers upon graduating from Police Academy was started.
http://www.laaninhallitus.fi/poliisi...C?opendocument
Another oath:
http://www.theiacp.org/PoliceService...0/Default.aspx
They are worth reading.