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6. Malicious Use of Physical Force - The malicious use of physical force by officers which results in bodily injury or that causes physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition of another person is prohibited. 7. Misuse of Position or Office - Members shall not use their official positions with the department to gain personal favors or to conduct non - police activities. 8. Mistreatment of Person in Police Custody - Officers or employees shall not mistreat any person in police custody. 9. Use of Intimidation in Legal Proceedings - Members shall not use their official positions as a means of forcing or intimidating persons as witnesses or complainants in any legal proceeding. 10. Truthfulness - Officers and employees are required to be truthful at all times whether under oath or not. 11. Firearms - Display and Discharge - Officers shall not display, draw, or discharge firearms except for official use in accordance with departmental policies. 12. Impartial Attitude - Members of the department shall remain impartial to all persons coming to the attention of the department. They shall not exhibit partiality for or against any person. 13. Excessive Use of Physical Force - Officers shall not use any more physical force than is necessary to accomplish the immediate police purpose. 14. Overbearing Conduct - Overbearing or oppressive conduct shall not be practiced under color of police authority. 15. Conduct Towards the Public - Officers and employees shall be courteous when dealing with the public. They shall avoid harsh, violent, profane, or insolent language. Upon request, they shall furnish their name and badge number in a courteous manner. The Department's Standards of Conduct, General Order No. 300, may be used when the commission's rules are inadequate to cover the circumstances of the case. c. WITHDRAWAL OF COMPLAINTS. A complaint may be withdrawn by a notice or letter of withdrawal, signed and dated by the complainant. In the event of death, the complaint will be considered automatically withdrawn unless otherwise refiled by an immediate family member within 30 days of death.