Policy 10

Code of Conduct

Conduct commitments of every SafeHaven employee and subcontractor.

Effective:

Every SafeHaven employee and subcontractor commits to:

  • obey the law, provincial regulations and the licensee code of conduct (in Ontario, O. Reg. 363/07);
  • treat every person with respect, free of discrimination and harassment;
  • use force only as a last resort, reasonably and proportionately;
  • never present themselves as police or a public agency;
  • keep client and subject information confidential;
  • refuse bribes, inappropriate gifts and conflicts of interest;
  • never investigate or surveil by unlawful means (trespass, interception, pretexting);
  • wear the uniform and licence visibly on duty, except for authorized covert assignments;
  • promptly report any incident, injury or breach.

Breaches may lead to discipline up to dismissal and a report to the regulator.