# The Police (Conduct) Regulations 1999, Paragraph 3: Politeness and tolerance


Officers should treat members of the public and colleagues with courtesy and respect, avoiding abusive or deriding attitudes or behaviour. In particular, officers must avoid: favouritism of an individual or group; all forms of harassment, victimisation or unreasonable discrimination; and overbearing conduct to a colleague, particularly to one junior in rank or service.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/730/schedule/1/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-conduct-regulations-1999/schedule-1/paragraph-3
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