Code of Ethics a applies to the police forces maintained for the police areas of England and Wales as defined in section 1 of the Police Act 1996 (or as defined in any subsequent legislation) b relates specifically to chief officers in the discharge of their functions 13 Scope of the Code 131 The scope of the Code of Ethics extends beyond its statutory basis as a code of practice 132 Code of ethics policing professionalism A code of practice for the principles and standards of professional behaviour for the policing profession of England and Wales From Home Office PublishedWith the Code of Ethics, and those who are illy vulnerable 14 Contracts for outsourcing police services and related areas are often of high value Therefore, when dealing with procurement processes, the police service must be able to minimise the threat of its personnel being induced, through monetary reward or other gratuity or favour, to reveal commercially sensitive information
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