43 CFR §422.12

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All law enforcement officers authorized to exercise Reclamation authority must adhere to the following standards of conduct:

(a)Be punctual in reporting for duty at the time and place designated by superior officers;
(b)Be mindful at all times and under all circumstances of their responsibility to be courteous, considerate, patient and not use harsh, violent, profane, or insolent language;
(c)Make required reports of appropriate incidents coming to their attention;
(d)When in uniform and requested to do so, provide their name and identification/badge number orally or in writing;
(e)Immediately report any personal injury or any loss, damage, or theft of Federal government property as required by § 422.13;
(f)Not be found guilty in any court of competent jurisdiction of an offense that has a tendency to bring discredit upon the Department or Reclamation;
(g)Not engage in any conduct that is prejudicial to the reputation and good order of the Department or Reclamation; and
(h)Obey all regulations or orders relating to the performance of the unit's duties under the Reclamation contract or cooperative agreement.