Sheriff's Prayer Plaque

When I start my tour of duty God,
wherever crime may be,
As I drive the darkened streets,
let me be close to thee.

Please give me understanding
with both the young and old.
Let me listen with attention
until their story’s told.

Let me never make a judgment
in a rash or callous way.
But let me hold my patience,
let each man have his say.

Lord if some dark and dreary night,
I must give my life,
Lord with your everlasting love
protect my family and wife.

I am a law enforcement officer.
A soldier of the law.
To me is entrusted the honor of the department.
I must serve honestly, faithfully and if need be,
lay down my life as others have done before me.

Rather than swerve from the path of duty,
it is my duty to obey the law and
to enforce it without any consideration.

It is also my duty to be of service to anyone
who may be in danger or distress,
and at all times so conduct myself,
that the honor of the department may be upheld.