A Taser device can be used by an officer as a deterrent by pointing a laser beam at a dangerous individual (known as “red-dotting”). This is often enough to de-escalate a situation. On the occasion when red-dotting does not resolve an issue, the Taser can be discharged with one of two functions: ‘fired’ or ‘drive stun’. When a Taser is fired, this means that the trigger is squeezed and the cartridge is deployed from a distance.

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As ICF continues to evolve, so too must our organizational values. With the collective challenges of 2020 and the uncharted territory that still lies ahead, we've taken the time to examine our values and put what matters most at the forefront of everything we do.

“Values are super important, but how we breathe life and make these values come alive is through our own behavior.” – Lola Chetti, MCC (China)

Use-of-force options can vary from verbal de-escalation methods to physical restraints or holds. If warranted, a baton may be used to protect against or restrain a potentially harmful individual. Any use of force by an officer must be the minimum amount necessary to accomplish the lawful objective concerned.

These core values are more than just words on paper and screen. They are what each of us live every day, a reflection of who we are as the global leader of the coaching industry.

“Having [the values] as our foundation, it allows our interactions to begin in a place of trust and commitment to what it means to be an ICF Professional.” – Todd Hamilton, COO, ICF

“Equity is equal to courage for me. In some cases it means foregoing some of what we have to make space for others … in other cases, it means having the courage to speak up and take a stand.” – Lola Chetti, MCC

In the fall of 2020, ICF invited a group of volunteers to a Values Summit to review our legacy Values statement. The Summit included 19 members, staff and representatives from each Family Organization. During the Summit, the volunteers recommended a set of revised ICF Core Values to reflect what is most meaningful to our organization and to our members.

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When confronting potentially dangerous or violent individuals, frontline police officers have a duty to minimise the risk of injury or death to the individual themselves, the immediate community, and other officers

“Professionalism means that the ICF Code of Ethics is incorporated in any action and conversation, not only in the coaching session but beyond it.” – Alla Kazajeva, Regional Development Manager, ICF Professional Coaches

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With these practical and aspirational Core Values, we look to you to uphold ICF’s mission of making coaching an integral part of a thriving society as all of us together seek to lead the global advancement of the coaching profession and empower the world through coaching.

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The International Coaching Federation’s (ICF) revised expression of its organizational core values memorialize what it means to represent the highest standards of professional coaching. These universal values empower, inspire and unite all of us as ICF Members, Credential-holders and believers of coaching worldwide.

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Our Member Values Survey went out to all members for input based on the criteria of meaningfulness, resonance, language and acceptance of the proposed values. Then, we carefully assessed the feedback we received from over 4,000 respondents.

In this section you will find news and insight articles by the Scottish Police Authority, which is committed to communicating regularly about our work and about the issues affecting policing in Scotland.

By contrast, drive stun is when the Taser is applied by hand directly to somebody in close quarters who is displaying serious threats of violence. Both approaches can be used to control a situation whilst minimising injury and harm. Tasers are one of several tactical options that can be used when dealing with an incident that has the potential for conflict.

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“Having [the values] as our foundation, it allows all our interactions to begin in a place of trust, and commitment to what it means to be an ICF Professional.” – Todd Hamilton, COO, ICF

Then, we shared our work with you and invited reflections from our 41,000-plus ICF Members. After all, you are the experts on the values you live every day in your work as an ICF-credentialed coach.

Following the Summit, a Values Task Force crafted recommendations for this reviewed set of Core Values and presented its initial thinking to the ICF Global Board of Directors. The resulting dialogue led to valuable input and further development.

“Humanity is the backbone in everything I do. In essence, coaching is a humanitarian profession.” – Haitham Shaheen, Senior Regional Development Manager, ICF Professional Coaches

The Scottish Police Authority is independent of both the Scottish Government and policing. It is the primary governance body for policing in Scotland, and was established as a public body on 1 April 2013 by the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012. It was set up to hold the Chief Constable to account; promote, support and oversee improvement in policing. It is also responsible for the management and delivery of Forensic Services in Scotland and Independent Custody Visiting Scotland.

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“Justice and equity go hand in hand based on who I am and what my code system of belief is all about.” – Haitham Shaheen, Senior Regional Development Manager, ICF Professional Coaches

“Collaboration to me means going outside the box, throwing out ridiculous ideas, then honing in on what is realistic and making it happen.” – Ashley Pak, Content Coordinator, ICF Education

“The [new core values] represent me as a person as well as a professional coach.” – Pat Mathews, MCC (USA), ICF Global Board Chair

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A Public Briefing explaining the use of tasers by Police Scotland, and the assurances for the public. Published in September 2021.

“[To me, humanity means] always looking for the good in people … being generous with my time and listening, knowing we all have good and bad days.” – Stephanie Norris, Awards Director, ICF

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Each quality of the final updated statement had more than 75% endorsement from you and your member peers — an overwhelming endorsement of these updated Core Values. These values also encompass the ICF Ethical Principles, which are designed to ensure that all our members share a common mission and commitment to professional and personal conduct.

In this section, find out who to direct your complaint to. We also welcome written communication in Gaelic (see our Gaelic Language Plan).

It is recognised that a baton may cause injury to a potentially harmful individual, another member of the public or police officer. Instead of using a baton to control situations where the threat of violence is high, technologies such as a Taser may be used instead.

We commit to a coaching mindset and professional quality that encompasses responsibility, respect, integrity, competence and excellence.

“I am excited to have recently joined a Global organization and the opportunity this provides me to learn about and embrace the culture diversity of coaching around the world.” – Karen S. Bernstein, Vice President, ICF Learning & Development

“It’s about listening with openness to hear the diverse perspectives across the organization, while also listening for those elements that draw together and unite the coaching community.” – Carrie Abner, Vice President, ICF Credentials and Standards

The Scottish Police Authority, Police Scotland and the Police Investigations and Reviews Commissioner (PIRC) all have a role to play in considering complaints about policing in Scotland.

Because it is of such great importance to ICF that our updated Core Values are a true reflection of our incredible coaching community.

In Police Scotland, the carrying of Tasers is limited to that of specially trained police officers to ensure that its utilisation is proportionate, ethical, transparent, and only used as a method of harm reduction when absolutely necessary.

“I try very hard to be authentic in my communication with my colleagues and represent myself honestly and openly.  I feel this makes me approachable and opens up dialogue.” – Karen S. Bernstein, Vice President, ICF Learning & Development

We commit to use a coaching mindset to explore and understand the needs of others so we can practice equitable processes at all times that create equality for all.