We, in the Mauritius Police Force, have taken the Oath of Allegiance to the country and the public to faithfully execute and perform all duties incumbent on us under any office in the Force to which we may be appointed, in the preservation of peace and the prevention and detection of all offences and all other duties as required of us by Law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will. We apply the Law firmly but fairly and politely, and we must be seen to do so.

We must be compassionate, courteous and patient in the execution of our duties and pay due respect to the fundamental rights and freedom of the citizens of the State of Mauritius as enshrined in our Constitution. We must show calmness, restraint and impartiality in the exercise of our functions and use only such force as is necessary to carry out our lawful duty.

We must always bear it in mind that we are first and foremost, serving the public, and in so doing, responding to their legitimate aspirations through our action . We must accept well-founded criticism as a catalyst for change.

With a view to guiding the development of a dynamic organisation in a constantly changing environment where demand and expectations will ebb and flow, it will be our intention to:

1. Remain a visible, predominantly unarmed, approachable Police Service in order to provide a reassuring presence across the country;

2. Increase consultation with the public and their representatives; to inform and to respond to their views and their particular needs, as far as we can bearing in mind that the budgets will inevitably not allow us to do everything that the public wants and therefore we need to:

3. Establish a clear view of the relative importance of policing tasks and improve our performance in those areas of police activity which are identified for priority attention;

4. Maintain a range of specialist services which, in support of our general policing style, reflect the changing and dynamic demands of those national responsibilities we presently bear.

5. Achieve a sufficiency and disposition of personnel to make us more effective in the delivery of our service and to realise the full potential of all individuals within the Force, promoting professionalism together with high standards of personal conduct. All personnel must be well-trained, led and managed. We will strive to improve internal communications.

6. Ensure adequate technical and other appropriate support for our workforce. Investment here must be sustained and have, as its twin goals, the greater effectiveness of staff and the provision of better working conditions for them; and finally

7. Give a high quality service to all our customers, particularly the public, delivered in a way that represents good value for money. This requires exacting self-scrutiny of our performance, against agreed standards, through inspection and review procedures. We will continue to promote good practice; if we are wrong and grievances are justified, we will accept our mistakes, and provide remedies