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According to the Terre Haute Police Department's Code of Ethics, what is a law enforcement officer's fundamental duty?
According to the Terre Haute Police Department's Code of Ethics, what is a law enforcement officer's fundamental duty?
- Prioritizing the needs of fellow officers.
- Upholding personal beliefs above all else.
- Serving mankind and safeguarding lives and property. (correct)
- Seeking personal gain and recognition.
What does the Terre Haute Police Department's Code of Ethics say about an officer's private life?
What does the Terre Haute Police Department's Code of Ethics say about an officer's private life?
- It should be kept entirely separate from their professional life.
- It should be maintained unsullied as an example to all. (correct)
- It is irrelevant to their duties as an officer.
- It should only be exemplary when in public view.
According to the Terre Haute Police Department's Code of Ethics, under what condition should confidential information that an officer sees or hears be revealed?
According to the Terre Haute Police Department's Code of Ethics, under what condition should confidential information that an officer sees or hears be revealed?
- When it benefits the officer personally.
- When it becomes public knowledge.
- When revelation is necessary in the performance of duty. (correct)
- When it is requested by a superior officer.
What does the Terre Haute Police Department's Code of Ethics state about an officer's personal feelings and prejudices?
What does the Terre Haute Police Department's Code of Ethics state about an officer's personal feelings and prejudices?
According to the Terre Haute Police Department's Code of Ethics, what should guide an officer when enforcing the law?
According to the Terre Haute Police Department's Code of Ethics, what should guide an officer when enforcing the law?
What does the Terre Haute Police Department's Code of Ethics say about the use of force?
What does the Terre Haute Police Department's Code of Ethics say about the use of force?
What does the Terre Haute Police Department's Code of Ethics prohibit regarding gratuities?
What does the Terre Haute Police Department's Code of Ethics prohibit regarding gratuities?
According to the Terre Haute Police Department's Code of Ethics, what should an officer constantly strive to achieve?
According to the Terre Haute Police Department's Code of Ethics, what should an officer constantly strive to achieve?
What does the Terre Haute Police Department Code of Ethics imply about the relationship between an officer's personal beliefs and their duty?
What does the Terre Haute Police Department Code of Ethics imply about the relationship between an officer's personal beliefs and their duty?
Hypothetically: Officer Miller, a decorated member of the THPD, consistently demonstrates exemplary conduct on duty. However, during off-duty hours, Miller engages in legally questionable yet technically permissible activities that, if publicized, could tarnish the department's reputation. According to the THPD Code of Ethics, which principle is MOST directly challenged by Miller's actions?
Hypothetically: Officer Miller, a decorated member of the THPD, consistently demonstrates exemplary conduct on duty. However, during off-duty hours, Miller engages in legally questionable yet technically permissible activities that, if publicized, could tarnish the department's reputation. According to the THPD Code of Ethics, which principle is MOST directly challenged by Miller's actions?
Flashcards
Law enforcement duty
Law enforcement duty
Serve mankind, safeguard lives/property, protect the innocent, the weak, and respect constitutional rights.
Exemplary conduct
Exemplary conduct
Maintaining composure and self-control, being honest, and following all laws and regulations.
Impartial Law Enforcement
Impartial Law Enforcement
Acting without personal bias, enforcing the law fairly, and rejecting gratuities.
Badge of Office
Badge of Office
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Study Notes
- Chapter 2 of the Terre Haute Police Department manual covers Professional Standards and Conduct
- Title 2.02 addresses the Code of Ethics
- The effective date for this code is August 15, 2015
Code of Ethics Summary
- A law enforcement officer's fundamental duty is to serve mankind
- Officers must safeguard lives and property
- Officers should protect the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression or intimidation
- Officers are expected to respect the Constitutional Rights of all people, ensuring liberty, equality, and justice
- Officers should keep their private life unsullied as an example to all
- Officers are expected to maintain courageous calm, develop self-restraint, and be mindful of the welfare of others
- Honesty is expected in both personal and official life
- Officers should be exemplary in obeying the laws and regulations
- Officers must keep confidential information secret unless revelation is necessary for duty
- Officers should not let personal feelings, prejudices, animosities, or friendships influence decisions
- Officers should have no compromise for crime, be relentless in prosecutions, and enforce the law courteously and appropriately
- Officers should act without fear, favor, malice, or ill will
- Officers must never employ unnecessary force or violence
- Officers should never accept gratuities
- An officer's badge is a symbol of public faith and a public trust and must be held as long as they are true to the ethics of the police service
- Officers are expected to constantly strive to achieve objectives and ideals, dedicating themselves to Law Enforcement
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