Code of Ethics

California Conference of Arson Investigators

Code of Ethics

I will, as a fire investigator, regard myself as a member of an important, honorable and ethical profession.

I will conduct both my personal and professional life exhibiting the highest standards of honesty, integrity so as to inspire the confidence of the public.

I will not use my position in the California Conference of Arson Investigators for personal advantage or profit.

I will regard my fellow investigators with the same standards as I hold for myself.  I will never betray a confidence nor otherwise jeopardize their investigation.

I will regard it my duty to know my profession thoroughly.  I will make it my further duty to availing myself of every opportunity to continually improve professional knowledge, skills, competencies, and awareness of relevant new developments through training and education opportunities.  

I will avoid alliances with those whose goals are inconsistent with an honest and unbiased investigation.  I will accept responsibility for my actions and for the consequences of my decisions. 

I will make no claim to professional qualifications that I do not possess.

I will always bear in mind that I am a truth-seeker; not a case maker.  It is more important to protect the innocent than to convict the guilty.

I will at all times remember the importance of honesty and integrity placing the integrity of the profession and this organization above personal interests.