Santa Monica newest Police Officers George Armando Burciaga (top) and Ismael Aldaberto Tavera (center) swear in at City Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 31, 2011. (above) Santa Monica Police Chief Timothy J. Jackman (center) poses for a portrait with  officers George Armando Burciaga (right) and Ismael Aldaberto Tavera (left) at City Council Chambers after the swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, May 31, 2011.

Law Enforcement Code of Ethics

"As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve the community; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all to liberty, equality and justice."

"I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all and will behave in a manner that does not bring discredit to me or to my agency. I will 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 both in my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the law and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty."

"I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, political beliefs, aspirations, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, 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 be held so long as I am true to the ethics of police service. I will never engage in acts of corruption or bribery, nor will I condone such acts by other police officers. I will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their representatives in the pursuit of justice." "I know that I alone am responsible for my own standard of professional performance and will take every reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve my level of knowledge and competence." "I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession. . . law enforcement."

Lauren Powers poses during the Muscle Beach International Classic on Monday, May 30, 2011. She won first place in the woman’s division.

Adriana Guzman - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz

Bikini Competitor Adriana Guzman, who hails from Mexico,  poses for a photo during the Muscle Beach International Classic in Venice on Monday, May 30, 2011.  

Wheelchair National Bodybuilder Champion and guest poser, Nick Scott, 29. flexes during the Muscle Beach International Classic in Venice on Monday, May 30, 2011.  

(left to right) Representing the U.S. Navy, Rurman Reyes, 39; representing the U.S. Marines, Misha Efremov, 24; and representing the U.S. Coast Guard, Johnny Johnson, 25, pose-off during the Armed Forces Bodybuilding Championship / Muscle Beach International Classic on Monday, May 30, 2011. The Muscle Beach International Classic was presented by Joe Wheatley Productions.

Vintage World War II aircrafts fly over Woodlawn  Cemetery in the Missing Man Formation during the 73rd Annual Memorial Day Observance at Woodlawn Cemetery on Monday, May 30, 2011.

Six-time US Sumo Heavyweight Champion Dan Kalbfleisch throws Omar Coronado out of the ring during the Muscle Beach Sumo Classic on Saturday, May 28, 2011. Kalbfleisch won first place in the Muscle Beach Sumo Classic. Muscle Beach Sumo Classic was presented by Joe Wheatley Productions.

Venice High School students Alejandra Martinez, 16, (left)  and Evelyn Dumas, 15, pick up litter at Santa Monica Beach on Wednesday, May 25, 2011.They were here on a Heal the Bay school field trip.