What was the actual oath you swore to become an LEO?
I've dug mine out and I was moved by the solemnity of the words. They've changed it since to be more PC, but when I took the affirmation it was:
I (Cockney Corner) do solemnly and sincerely declare and affirm that I will well and truly serve our sovereign lady The Queen in the office of constable, without favour or affection, malice or ill-will; and that I will to the best of my power cause the peace to be kept and preserved and prevent all offences against the persons and properties of Her Majesty's subjects and that while I continue to hold the said office I will to the best of my skill and knowledge discharge all the duties thereof faithfully and according to law.
I appreciate it's a pain to type out, but I hope it would be interesting to see what everyone is actually agreeing to put their a**es on the line for.
I've dug mine out and I was moved by the solemnity of the words. They've changed it since to be more PC, but when I took the affirmation it was:
I (Cockney Corner) do solemnly and sincerely declare and affirm that I will well and truly serve our sovereign lady The Queen in the office of constable, without favour or affection, malice or ill-will; and that I will to the best of my power cause the peace to be kept and preserved and prevent all offences against the persons and properties of Her Majesty's subjects and that while I continue to hold the said office I will to the best of my skill and knowledge discharge all the duties thereof faithfully and according to law.
I appreciate it's a pain to type out, but I hope it would be interesting to see what everyone is actually agreeing to put their a**es on the line for.
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