SECTION 4. The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.

The 25th Amendment, Section 1, clarifies Article II, Section 1, Clause 6, by stating unequivocally that the vice president is the direct successor of the president, and becomes president if the incumbent dies, resigns or is removed from office.

Over the years, various inauguration traditions have arisen that have expanded the event from a simple oath-taking ceremony to a day-long one, including parades, speeches, and balls. In fact, contemporary inaugural celebrations typically span 10 days, from five days before the inauguration to five days after.

Harrison delivered the longest inaugural address to date, running 8,445 words.

Under the laws of a state, it may be considered treason or a high crime to betray a sworn oath of office. The word “oath” and the phrase “I swear” refer to a solemn vow. For those who choose not to, the alternative terms “solemn promise” and “I promise” are sometimes used.

The official reciting the oath swears an allegiance to uphold the Constitution. The Constitution only specifies an oath of office for the President; however, Article VI of the Constitution states that other officials, including members of Congress, “shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation to support this constitution.”

Theodore Roosevelt did not use the Bible when taking the oath in 1901, nor did John Quincy Adams, who swore on a book of law, with the intention that he was swearing on the constitution.

So help me God is a phrase often used to give an oath, and most commonly optional as part of an oath of office.

Part II: Analyzing the Oath of Office

• I do solemnly swear (or affirm)
• that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States.
• and will to the best of my ability.
• preserve, protect, and defend.
• the Constitution of the United States.

President of the United States

The oath is an important ceremonial gesture signifying the official start to one’s term in office. Importantly, it is a means for the official to make a public commitment to the duties, responsibilities and obligations associated with holding public office.

An individual, except the President, elected or appointed to an office of honor or profit in the civil service or uniformed services, shall take the following oath: “I, AB, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that …

Due to the nature of their job, U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employees must take an oath when they start. The oath says the person will solemnly swear to: Support and defend the Constitution of the United States. Protect the U.S. against all foreign and domestic enemies.

On my honor, I will never Betray my integrity, my character Or the public trust. I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions. I will always maintain the highest ethical standards and uphold the values of my community, and the agency I serve.

Police Officers swear to protect and serve, the same as knights from the medieval era were often sworn in and asked to “Protect the weak, defenseless, helpless, and fight for the general welfare of all.” Before any officer takes the Law Enforcement Oath of Honor, it is important he or she understands what it means.

The current department issued firearm for CHP officers is the Smith & Wesson M&P40, which replaced the Smith & Wesson Model 4006 TSW in 2017. Each CHP patrol car is equipped with a Remington Model 870 Police Magnum 12-gauge shotgun and an ArmaLite AR-15 rifle in . 223 Remington.

Federal Civil Rights Violations This is possible because federal law, specifically 42 U.S. § 1983, allows a person to sue a police officer or other government official who violates the person’s civil rights.

To protect and to serve

To Protect and to Serve

In order to protect life and property, prevent crime and reduce the fear of crime, we will provide service with understanding, response with compassion, performance with integrity and law enforcement with vision.

As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; 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 men to liberty, equality, and …

As a law enforcement officer my fundamental duty is to serve all mankind; to safeguard lives and property, to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence and disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights of everyone equally, through liberty …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and 16 of his colleagues reintroduced the Protect and Serve Act, legislation that would create federal penalties for individuals who deliberately target local, state, or federal law enforcement officers with violence.

Gonzales, the supreme court has ruled that police agencies are not obligated to provide protection of citizens. In other words, police are well within their rights to pick and choose when to intervene to protect the lives and property of others — even when a threat is apparent.

I do solemnly affirm that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the position of ______________________, according to the best of my ability, and perform my duties in a manner consistent with the constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of New York.

The average person understands that the term “Protect” indicates that the officer is there to be a guardian or protector of the innocent, not to be at “war’ with them. …

The public depends on us to protect them from harm, to keep the criminals at bay, to put out their fires, rescue them from the smoldering wrecks they sometimes find themselves in and to defend them against people who are trying to harm them. There are the protected and the protectors. We are the protectors.

Los Angeles Police Department

“To Serve and Protect” is the name of a Canadian reality TV show similar to COPS in the U.S. “We serve and protect” is the motto for the Chicago Police Department (I think). In 1963, the police motto “to protect and serve” was officially adopted by the Los Angeles Police Department.