§ 18-28. Oath.

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Before entering upon the duties of their respective offices, the chief of police and each member of the police force shall take an oath of office substantially as follows:
I, _______, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States; so help me God.

I, _______, do solemnly and sincerely swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the State of North Carolina and to the constitutional powers and authorities which are or may be established for the government thereof; and that I will endeavor to support, maintain and defend the constitution of the state, not inconsistent with the Constitution of the United States, to the best of my knowledge and ability; so help me God.

I, _______, do solemnly swear that I will execute the office of police of the City of Statesville, State of North Carolina, to the best of my knowledge and ability, agreeable to law; and that I will not take, accept or receive, directly or indirectly, any fee, bribe, gratuity or reward whatsoever, for making any false return on any process to me directed; so help me God.

(Code 1959, § 16-12)

State law reference

Oath, G.S. § 160A-284.

                    
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