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Code of Ethics

1. Each member shall abide by all federal, state, and local laws at all times.
2. No member shall consume or be under the influence of any mind-altering substance while on duty with GHSD.
3. Each member shall exercise discretion and tact when representing GHSD and shall assume full responsibility for their actions or statements.
4. Each member shall maintain confidentiality about information obtained by GHSD during search operations and/or any other information that would be detrimental to the image of the organization.
5. Each member shall maintain proper physical and mental health in order to perform the objectives of GHSD as a qualified search and rescue worker. This includes identifying and accepting one's own limitations.
6. Each member shall conduct himself or herself in an honest and trustworthy manner at all times and maintain a high level of integrity when representing GHSD.
7. Each member shall be cognizant of safety precautions for themselves, their dogs, and other members of the team when in service for GHSD or en route to a search or function for GHSD.
8. Each member will demonstrate pride and solidarity for the team by presenting themselves in a professional manner through both appearance and action.
9. Each member will treat all animals in a humane fashion and will inform the organization of any animal abuse cases for which they have been charged in the past or are currently under investigation for.
10. Under no circumstances shall members use the name of GHSD to promote or solicit business or donations for personal gain, nor shall the list of members be given out for use other than for the direct business of GHSD.
11. Dogs that have not been accepted into the training program of GHSD shall not wear a search vest and participate in GHSD promotional functions, in addition handlers may not promote themselves and their dog as a search dog team if not currently in the training program or meeting the minimal training requirements of a search dog handler as described in the bylaws of GHSD.