# The Police (Conduct) Regulations 2004, Paragraph 5: Performance of duties


Officers should be conscientious and diligent in the performance of their duties. Officers should attend work promptly when rostered for duty. If absent through sickness or injury, they should avoid activities likely to retard their return to duty.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/645/schedule/1/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-conduct-regulations-2004/schedule-1/paragraph-5
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