I will,
as an arson investigator, regard myself as a member of an important and honorable profession. . I will
conduct both my personal and official life so as to inspire the confidence of the public. . I will not
use my profession and my position of trust for personal advantage or profit. . I will
regard my fellow investigators with the same standards as a hold
for myself. I will never betray a confidence
nor otherwise jeopardize their
investigation. . I will regard it my duty to know my work thoroughly. It is my
further duty to avail myself of every opportunity
to learn more about my profession. . I will
avoid alliances with those whose goals are inconsistent with an
honest and unbiased investigation. . I will make no claim to professional qualifications
which I do not possess. . I will share all publicity equally with my fellow
investigators, whether such publicity is favorable or
unfavorable. . I will be loyal to my superiors, to my subordinates, and to the
organization I represent. . I will bear in mind always that I am a truth-seeker not a case
maker; that it is more important to protect the innocent than to convict the guilty.
