LaSalle County Sheriff's Office
Administration Office 24 Hr. Dispatcher / Jail
101 Courthouse Square 703 N. Main Street
Cotulla, TX 78014 Cotulla, TX. 78014
830 879 3044 830 879 3041
Sheriff Victor S. Villarreal
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Ethics
The philosophy of the cheif administrator underlines any attempt to provide for general direction of any organization. Knowledge of this philosophy may be more helpful to personnel in making appropriate decisions and taking appropriate action than any other type of written or oral instruction.
The statement that follows was written with the law enforcement officer in mind, but its principles can be applied to all Office personnel regardless of assignment. The statement express the philosophy of the Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office Employee Code of Ethics
As a Sheriff's Office employee my fundamental duty is to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; to respect the Constitutional rights of all persons to liberty, equality and justice.
I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn, or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of the Office. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or what is confided in me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.
I will not act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities.
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith and I accept it as a public trust to he held so long as I am true to the ethics of my calling. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession.