Code of Ethics

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.21.022239

I note you seek access to the following information:

1. What are your police professional ethics rules?

2. How long has the code of ethics been applied?

3. What is its historical background and legal legislation?

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

Q1 - What are your police professional ethics rules?

The MPS use the Code of Ethics to hold officers and staff to the standards of professional
behaviour.

Q2 - How long has the code of ethics been applied?

The Code of Ethics was introduced in 2014.

Q3 - What is its historical background and legal legislation?

This information is not held by the MPS.

Please refer to the College of Policing - Code of Ethics website which may hold helpful information.