BPOC exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
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Professionalism One who is engaged in one of the learned or skilled professions or in a calling
considered socially superior to a trade or handicraft
What are the characteristics of professionalism 1. Service to others
2. assessment of client needs
3. continuing education and lifelong learning
4. Theoretical body of knowledge obtained through extended pre-services
5. Standards for entry practice and ethical conduct
6.Professional association to maintain standards
7.police legitimacy means people have trust and confidence in the police accept
police authority and believe officers are fair
Where did the earliest form of professionalism come Religion
from
Profession definition The occupation which one professes to be skilled in and to follow
Police legitimacy People have trust and confidence in the police, accept police authority and
believe officer are fair
4 pillars of procedural justice Fairness and consistency
Giving voice to all parties
Transparency
Impartiality
impartility Decisions are made based on relevant evidence or data rather than personal
opinion, speculation, or guess work
(A unbiased decision)
Giving voice to all A chance to tell their side of the story
Transparency The process by which decisions are made do not rely open secrecy deception
Fairness and consistency Processes used to reach outcomes
Advantages of professional Public or client better served
Quality of peace officers is improved
Ethical conduct
More effective problem solving
Stronger community support and respect
Stronger role in the criminal justice system
More effective innovations
Financial rewards
, Disadvantages of professionalism cost of training and development
higher salaries or remuneration for job occupant
limited entry into the work force from poor because of limited opportunity for
educational attainment
Partnership Collaborative partnership between law enforcement agencies and the individuals
and organizations they serve to develop solutions to problem and increase trust
problem solving The process of engaging in the proactive systematic examination of identified
problems to develop a rigorously evaluate effective response
SARA Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment
Organizational transformation The alignment of organizational management structure personnel and information
systems to support community partnership and proactive problem solving
Ethics definition Achievement what is good or bad right or wrong in relation to moral duty and
obligation
Pillars of character trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship
Obstacles to Ethical Behavior Self-interest
Pursuit of happiness
Motivation for ethical behavior Inner benefit
Personal advantage
Approval
Religion
Habit
moral sensitivity Ability to recognize the presence and nature of ethical issues
Moral judgement Ability to make the right ethical decision
moral motivation The desire to do the right thing and to be a good and ethical person
moral character Possessing the maturity courage, and discipline to follow through and do what
you know is right in situations of strong pressure from others
Attitudes and Actions must be in line with the basic moral codes and the laws of the land if they are to
have a positive effect upon the public
Defiant Fear and indecision are overcome as we realize that we take some responsibility
in our own hands.
Objectivity Behavior involves the expression or use of facts without distortion by personal feelings or
prejudices
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Professionalism One who is engaged in one of the learned or skilled professions or in a calling
considered socially superior to a trade or handicraft
What are the characteristics of professionalism 1. Service to others
2. assessment of client needs
3. continuing education and lifelong learning
4. Theoretical body of knowledge obtained through extended pre-services
5. Standards for entry practice and ethical conduct
6.Professional association to maintain standards
7.police legitimacy means people have trust and confidence in the police accept
police authority and believe officers are fair
Where did the earliest form of professionalism come Religion
from
Profession definition The occupation which one professes to be skilled in and to follow
Police legitimacy People have trust and confidence in the police, accept police authority and
believe officer are fair
4 pillars of procedural justice Fairness and consistency
Giving voice to all parties
Transparency
Impartiality
impartility Decisions are made based on relevant evidence or data rather than personal
opinion, speculation, or guess work
(A unbiased decision)
Giving voice to all A chance to tell their side of the story
Transparency The process by which decisions are made do not rely open secrecy deception
Fairness and consistency Processes used to reach outcomes
Advantages of professional Public or client better served
Quality of peace officers is improved
Ethical conduct
More effective problem solving
Stronger community support and respect
Stronger role in the criminal justice system
More effective innovations
Financial rewards
, Disadvantages of professionalism cost of training and development
higher salaries or remuneration for job occupant
limited entry into the work force from poor because of limited opportunity for
educational attainment
Partnership Collaborative partnership between law enforcement agencies and the individuals
and organizations they serve to develop solutions to problem and increase trust
problem solving The process of engaging in the proactive systematic examination of identified
problems to develop a rigorously evaluate effective response
SARA Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment
Organizational transformation The alignment of organizational management structure personnel and information
systems to support community partnership and proactive problem solving
Ethics definition Achievement what is good or bad right or wrong in relation to moral duty and
obligation
Pillars of character trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship
Obstacles to Ethical Behavior Self-interest
Pursuit of happiness
Motivation for ethical behavior Inner benefit
Personal advantage
Approval
Religion
Habit
moral sensitivity Ability to recognize the presence and nature of ethical issues
Moral judgement Ability to make the right ethical decision
moral motivation The desire to do the right thing and to be a good and ethical person
moral character Possessing the maturity courage, and discipline to follow through and do what
you know is right in situations of strong pressure from others
Attitudes and Actions must be in line with the basic moral codes and the laws of the land if they are to
have a positive effect upon the public
Defiant Fear and indecision are overcome as we realize that we take some responsibility
in our own hands.
Objectivity Behavior involves the expression or use of facts without distortion by personal feelings or
prejudices
