On January 5, 2011, the first in the past 12 years case of FMD occurred in Bulgaria. In any future outbreaks, we would take a much more precautionary approach and announce a ban as soon as a case of FMD is confirmed. FMD is a highly contagious disease affecting cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats, swine and other cloven-hoofed animals.
Every officer should have the highest integrity and character. However, when we asked police officers what they saw as the most important qualities to performing work as law enforcement officials, they thoughtfully offered these additional traits.
It is a matter of both self-image and community perception. The commitment to constitutional and legal values, to mutual respect, and to service to the community, combined with self-reliance and self-motivation, are the hallmarks of the new police professional.