KLETC Ethics Exam Questions with Correct
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Identify why the highest ethical standards are necessary for law enforcement officers.
Protectors of society, power of authority, enforcers of the laws, role models, oath of office
Identify the sources of law from which law enforcement officers obtain their power and
authority.
constitution, state statute, city ordinances, court rulings
Define from where law enforcement power and authority are derived.
Umbrella of Authority- the people, constitution, agency policies, laws, agency head
Ethics
Code of values by which we live. What we consider right and wrong.
Values
Beliefs upon which our actions and decisions are made.
Types of Values
Personal, professional, organizational, societal
Integrity
Living in a manner true to your beliefs
Professionalism
Conduct or qualities that characterize a profession.
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Identify why the highest ethical standards are necessary for law enforcement officers.
Protectors of society, power of authority, enforcers of the laws, role models, oath of office
Identify the sources of law from which law enforcement officers obtain their power and
authority.
constitution, state statute, city ordinances, court rulings
Define from where law enforcement power and authority are derived.
Umbrella of Authority- the people, constitution, agency policies, laws, agency head
Ethics
Code of values by which we live. What we consider right and wrong.
Values
Beliefs upon which our actions and decisions are made.
Types of Values
Personal, professional, organizational, societal
Integrity
Living in a manner true to your beliefs
Professionalism
Conduct or qualities that characterize a profession.
