"The Law Enforcement Oath of Honor", developed by the International Association of Chief's of Police, Committee on Police Ethics is pledged by each Buena Vista Police Officer at the swearing-in ceremony.

    Before Police Officers take upon themselves the "Law Enforcement Oath of Honor" It is vital that they understand what it truly means.

    An oath is a solemn pledge someone voluntarily makes when they sincerely intend to do what they say.  The key words in the "Law Enforcement Oath of Honor" are defined thusly: