CODE OF ETHICS

As a member of the Southern California Association of Fingerprint Officers and being actively engaged in the Profession of Scientific Identification and Investigation, I dedicate myself to the efficient and scientific administration thereof in the interest of Justice and the betterment of Law Enforcement.

To cooperate with other men of the Profession, promote improvement through research, and disseminate such advancement in my effort to make more effective the analysis of the expert.

To employ my technical knowledge factually, with zeal and determination, to protect the ethical standards of the Profession of Scientific Identification and Investigation.

I humbly accept my responsibility of Public Trust and seek Divine guidance that I may keep inviolate the Profession of Law Enforcement.