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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Under common law, what was the punishment for felonies?

    <p>Death</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are stakeholders in a situation?

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

    What is one of the three ethics check questions?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'Theory of relative filth'?

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

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

    <p>Justice</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 'six pillars of character'?

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

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

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

    What is the main purpose of regulating gratuities?

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

    Study Notes

    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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