Law Enforcement Ethics and Professionalism

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What are the main objectives of the Ethics and Professionalism course?

  • To preach to law enforcement officers
  • To discuss the importance of bribery and extortion
  • To introduce the concept of sexual harassment
  • To provide alternatives in moral decisions affecting law enforcement officers' lives and careers (correct)

How many sources of ethics are identified in the course?

  • Seven
  • Six (correct)
  • Five
  • Three

What are the 'P's of ethical power?

  • Promotion, Pension, Perks, Power, and Privilege
  • Police, Performance, Punishment, Politics, and Power
  • Power, Position, Protection, Pay, and Privilege
  • Power, Position, Privilege, Prestige, and Pride (correct)

What is the acronym 'A.C.T.' an abbreviation for?

<p>Accountability, Competency, Transparency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between 'grass eaters' and 'meat eaters'?

<p>'Grass eaters' are petty corrupt, while 'meat eaters' are highly corrupt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the debate regarding gratuities?

<p>To discuss the ethical implications of accepting gratuities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three classifications of corrupt departments according to Sherman?

<p>Typical, Corrupt, and Rogue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ethics check questions?

<p>To provide a framework for making ethical decisions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under common law, what was the punishment for felonies?

<p>Death (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Supreme Court Rule, when can officers use deadly force?

<p>To protect themselves or others from harm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying alternatives in a situation?

<p>To determine the best course of action (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are stakeholders in a situation?

<p>The community, suspect, department, and family (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the three ethics check questions?

<p>Is it legal? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Bell' in ethical decision-making?

<p>To check for any warning signs or red flags (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of the 'Denial of responsibility' excuse?

<p>It wasn't my fault (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the five 'P's of ethical power?

<p>Purpose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Theory of relative filth'?

<p>Comparing one's actions to others to justify them (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Candle' in ethical decision-making?

<p>To consider how the decision will be perceived by others (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why police agencies are becoming less tolerant of officer-misbehavior?

<p>To avoid litigation and protect the department and city or county government (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the community's perception of a police department when corrupt officers are not disciplined?

<p>The community feels mistrust, disillusionment, and lack of cooperation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one consequence of a corrupt officer's behavior on their colleagues?

<p>The officer's colleagues' morale suffers when they see a corrupt officer go undisciplined (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way that a corrupt officer's behavior can affect their own life?

<p>Their behavior can result in serious injury or loss of life (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why an officer's personal integrity is important?

<p>It is necessary to maintain the trust of the community and family (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an agency's policy?

<p>To specify the acceptable limits of officer conduct (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a professional code of ethics and social norms?

<p>A professional code of ethics is used to determine if an occupation is a profession, while social norms are developed through socialization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is ethics, according to one definition?

<p>A code of values that guides our choices and actions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one consequence of an officer's corrupt behavior on the media?

<p>The media will report the officer's behavior, leading to negative consequences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of an FTO (Field Training Officer) in shaping the 'norm'?

<p>To strongly influence the 'norm' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between bribery and extortion?

<p>Bribery is initiated by the citizen, while extortion is initiated by the officer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one source of ethics, according to the 3rd edition of 'Policing in America'?

<p>Justice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way that an officer's integrity can be measured?

<p>By the 'anchors' of behavior, such as values and principles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 'six pillars of character'?

<p>Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Justice, Caring, and Civic virtue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for officers to have a set of values and principles?

<p>So they can distinguish between right and wrong (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between 'grass eaters' and 'meat eaters'?

<p>Grass eaters are officers who engage in illegal activities occasionally, while meat eaters are officers who aggressively pursue corrupt activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is quid pro quo in the context of sexual harassment?

<p>A type of sexual harassment where something is exchanged for a favor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the 'five standards of ethical policing'?

<p>To evaluate officer performance and promote ethical policing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'Tennessee v. Garner' case?

<p>It established the 'fleeing felon' rule (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of regulating gratuities?

<p>To prevent corruption and maintain public trust (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Ethics and Professionalism in Law Enforcement

Importance of Ethics and Professionalism

  • Seven justifications for attending this program:
    • Career Survival: Police agencies are becoming less tolerant of officer misbehavior and take steps to remove problem officers.
    • Career Development: As an officer progresses through the ranks, their span of contacts opens up.
    • Media Coverage: The news media watches officers' actions, and is quick to report missteps taken by a police officer.
    • Community Perception: The community perceives the department as only as effective as the community perceives it to be.
    • Intra-departmental Dissension: The majority of police officers tend to look down on those few who have chosen to fall to the temptation of corruption.
    • Officer Survival: Corrupt officers find their job more difficult due to lack of trust and may result in serious injury or loss of life.
    • Personal Integrity: Depending on the officer's involvement in corruption, there is usually a strong sense of guilt.

Defining Ethics

  • Ethics is a code of values that guides choices and actions, determining the purpose and course of our lives.
  • Ethics is not a written code, but it's about what we do.
  • Ethics has also been described as a core set of beliefs or values, or standards.

Sources of Ethics

  • The six sources of ethics are:
    • Justice
    • Law
    • Agency Policy
    • Professional Code of Ethics
    • Social Norms
    • Personal Values

Pillars of Character

  • The six pillars of character are:
    • Trustworthiness
    • Respect
    • Responsibility
    • Justice and Fairness
    • Caring
    • Civic Virtue and Citizenship

Standards of Ethical Policing

  • The five standards of ethical policing are:
    • Fair Access
    • Public Trust
    • Safety and Security
    • Teamwork
    • Objectivity

Bribery and Extortion

  • Bribery: When police officers are offered something of value to influence their performance of a duty.
  • Extortion: When the officer initiates the agreement, by requiring a person to give him/her something of value in return for some performance (or lack of performance) by the officer.

Corruption Classification

  • According to Sherman, there are three classifications of corrupt departments:
    • Type I: "Rotten Apples & Rotten Pockets" - Individual officers who use their position for personal gain.
    • Type II: "Pervasive Unorganized Corruption" - The organization does not control individual corrupt officers.
    • Type III: "Pervasive Organized Corruption" - There are bad officers acting in an organized manner, and the police administration either actively participates or assists passively.

Gratuities and Sexual Harassment

  • Gratuities: The arguments for and against accepting gratuities, including abuse of police authority, expression of appreciation, attempt to corrupt officers, goodwill, and social resource.
  • Sexual Harassment: Two main forms - quid pro quo and hostile work environment.

Ethics in Decision-Making

  • The three ethics check questions:
    • Is it legal?
    • Is it balanced?
    • How will I feel about myself?
  • The three "ethical choice strategies":
    • The Bell - Do any "bells" or "warning buzzers" go off as I consider my alternatives?
    • The Book - Do any of my alternatives violate any laws, policies, rules, Commandments, etc.?
    • The Candle - How will my decision stand "the light of day" or the spotlight of publicity?
  • The five "P's" of ethical power:
    • Purpose
    • Pride
    • Patience
    • Persistence
    • Perspective

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