§ 98-52. Authorization for the chief of police to administer oath of office for sworn police officers.

The police chief or the chief's designee is authorized, in accordance with Georgia law, to administer the oath of office to all sworn police officers employed by the City of Atlanta. When taken, the officer shall sign the official oath and copies thereof shall be filed with the Fulton County Probate Court and in the personnel records of the officer so sworn. That oath shall take the following form:

I, ___________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I am duly qualified, according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia, to perform the duties imposed upon me as a Police Officer of the City of Atlanta, Georgia, and that I will, to the best of my ability, discharge the duties thereof, and preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the State of Georgia.

I swear that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, any other state, or any foreign state which I am prohibited from holding by the laws of the State of Georgia, nor am I the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state or any political subdivision or authority thereof.

I further swear that I will enforce the criminal laws of the State of Georgia and the ordinances of the City of Atlanta, abide by the rules and standard operating procedures governing the Atlanta Police Department, adhere to the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics published by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and uphold the Ethics Code of the City of Atlanta. In doing so, I will be mindful of the trust that has been placed in me to improve the quality of life and make every effort to live up to that trust. I will not persecute the innocent, nor help to shield the guilty, nor will I be influenced in the discharge of my duties by fear, favor, or affection, reward, or the hope thereof. So help me God.

(Ord. No. 2002-71, § 74, 9-16-02; Ord. No. 2004-15, § 1, 5-11-04; Ord. No. 2006-70, § 1, 10-11-06; Ord. No. 2008-55(08-O-0878), § 1, 7-14-08)

Note— Formerly § 98-51.