To serve and protect federal workers

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – The phrase “to serve and protect” has been the motto of the Los Angeles Police Department since 1963. The popularity of this phrase has led to its subsequent use by other police departments throughout North America. It means actively assisting and safeguarding others by providing service to the community and ensuring their safety. It signifies a duty to uphold the law and protect citizens from harm.While it is most commonly used in reference to law enforcement, it has a broader application in all fields of government public service. Technically, public or civil servants answer first to the government’s interests, not to political parties, for the continuity of their institutional tenure and knowledge will carry through periods of political leadership transitions and turnover. Whether they work on the local, state or federal level, they are tasked “to serve and protect” the government and the citizens within their districts and jurisdictions. This would include any elected official and government employee.Related Stories For the true public servant, there is a balance between maintaining a sincere concern for people and their well-being and carrying out the overall mission of the agency they represent. This balance is often the target of powerful influences...