Police Command and Management
Human Rights Standards
Law enforcement officials shall at all times fulfil the
duty imposed on them by law, by serving the community and by protecting all persons against illegal acts, consistent with the high degree of responsibility required
by their profession
Law enforcement officials shall not commit any act of
corruption. They shall rigorously oppose and combat all
such acts
Law enforcement officials shall respect and protect
human dignity and maintain and uphold the human
rights of all persons
Every law enforcement agency shall be representative
of and responsive and accountable to the community as
a whole
The recruitment, hiring, assignment and promotion
policies of police agencies shall be free from any form
of unlawful discrimination
Clear, complete and accurate records shall be maintained on matters of investigations, arrests, detention,
the use of force and firearms, victim assistance, and all
other matters of police activity
Training and clear guidelines shall be made available on
all matters of police activity affecting human rights
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