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GENERAL ORDER 0.8
REVISED APRIL 2017
PROFESSIONAL VALUES
1.GENERAL. The purpose, mission, and objectives of the California Highway Patrol
(CHP) are based upon an overriding pledge to provide the highest degree of Safety,
Service, and Security. This pledge can only be upheld when all employees clearly
understand the Department's expectations and commitment to service.
2.PURPOSE. The purpose of this order is to ac complish the following:
a.To identify and adopt a motto of professional values (Annex A), which is the
foundation for our commitment to serve the public and fellow employees.
b.To apprise departmental personnel of the standards and values that are
expected of them.
c.To have a departmental motto that is easy to remember by all employees.
3.EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY. All employees, regardless of rank, classification,
position, or assignment are expecte d to:
a.Present themselves in a manner that exemplifies the traits described in this
order.
b.Review this order and sign an acknowledgment of receipt when reporting as a
new or transferring employee and during the annual evaluation period. This is
accomplished by signing a copy of Annex A or designated area of the annual
personnel evaluation and placing a copy in the employee personnel file.
c.Have a general knowledge of the motto (CHP PRIDE) and the meaning behind
it.
d.Abide by these values in order to maintain their personal professionalism and
to preserve the integrity of the Department.
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Exhibit A
e. Understand that increasing authority is accompanied by increasing
responsibility and each employee is accountable for the use of delegated authority
in a manner consistent with departmental values.
4. SUPERVISOR AND MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. Managers and supervisors shall learn the motto, internalize and support it, and
thereafter serve as a model for subordinates to emulate.
b. As a model for subordinates, managers and supervisors shall lead, recognize,
and support employees in everyday ethical decisions.
c. Managers and supervisors are accountable for the activities of the employees
under their immediate control and shall reinforce the professional values concepts
by frequently discussing them with employees in a variety of forums in order to
achieve an environment of CHP PRIDE.
5. COMMANDER RESPONSIBILITIES. Commanders shall:
a. Review this order with newly hired and transferred employees.
b. Ensure the meaning and the importance of adherence to the motto is conveyed
to all employees through training and periodic discussions on the topic.
c. Emphasize the importance of the professional values as they apply to the
continued successful operation of the Department.
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER ANNEX A
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ANNEX A
PROFESSIONAL VALUES
f OURAGE C Stand for what is right despite the
'l,J/ threat of adversity.
ONESTY H Uphold the truth, and maintain the trust and
confidence placed upon us by the citizens of
California.
P ROFESSIONALISM
Constantly strive for quality and excellence.
RINCIPLES p Adhere to the highest conduct which promotes moral and
ethical ideals.
ESPECT R Display a positive and service-oriented attitude towards the ~ public and each other.
NTEGRITY ' I Be honorable, open, and fair; this is the cornerstone of our
profession.
D EDICATION
Commit to the mission of the Department and our oath.
r SPRIT DE CORPS E Encourage personal and organizational success through group
_, effort and team spirit.
Safety, Service, and Security
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