FLORIDA GANG INVESTIGATOR'S ASSOCIATION

FGIA Code of Ethics













  1. Members shall respect the civil and legal rights of all individuals.

  2. Members shall not use their membership to secure personal privileges or advantages by accepting any gifts, services, or favors, which is or appears to be improper or implies an obligation inconsistent with the free and objective exercise of professional duties.

  3. Members shall maintain professional relationships with colleagues to promote
    mutual respect within the organization.

  4. Members shall respect the importance of all disciplines within the criminal justice
    system and work to improve cooperation with each segment.

  5. Members shall respect and protect the right of the public to be safeguarded from
    criminal activity.

  6. Members shall not allow personal interest to impair objectivity in the performance of duty while acting in an official capacity.

  7. Members shall not enter into any formal or informal activity or agreement, which
    presents a conflict of interest or is inconsistent with the conscientious performance
    of duties.

  8. Members shall clearly differentiate between personal views/statements and
    views/statements/positions made on behalf of the agency or Association.

  9. Members shall report to appropriate authorities any corrupt or unethical behaviors, which there is sufficient evidence to justify review.

  10. Members shall not discriminate against any individual because of race, gender,
    creed, national origin, religious affiliation, age, disability, or any other type of
    prohibited discrimination.

  11. Members shall preserve the integrity of private information; they shall refrain from
    seeking information on individuals beyond that, which is necessary to implement
    responsibilities and perform their duties; members shall refrain from revealing
    nonpublic information unless expressly authorized to do so.

  12. Members shall respect, promote, and contribute to a work place that is safe, healthy, and free of harassment in any form.