Oath of Attestation Made by Essex Police Constables

Publication Number: 1555

FOI Number: 20713

Information Request 

Please provide me with a  full text copy of the Oath of Allegiance or undertaking that Essex Police Officers are required to take / make when being appointed as Police Officers.

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Caveat: The information is correct as at 03 September 2024

The current Oath of Attestation all Essex Police Constables are required to take is as follows:

“I (Name), of (Town), do solemnly, sincerely declare and affirm that I will and truly serve the King in the office of constable, with fairness, integrity, diligence and impartiality, upholding fundamental human rights and according equal respect to all people; and that I will, to the best of my power, cause the peace to be kept and preserved and prevent all offences against people and property; 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 according to law".

The following information on our website may also be of interest:

Police Constable | Essex Police