B.L.E.T.C- 1.2 ETHICS AND
PROFESSIONALISM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
List five legal/regulatory sanctions an officer may face if found guilty of unprofessional or unethical
conduct. - ANSWER Reprimand, Probation, Suspension of Certification, Revocation of Certification and
Restriction/Limitation of Certification.
Describe how unethical conduct can effect an officer's personal life. - ANSWER Depression, divorce and
even suicide
Explain the importance of law enforcement professionalism to community relations. - ANSWER It is
important to conduct oneself in a professional manner as not to bring dishonor or discredit to oneself or
agency. Treat others with respect.
Explain how the Six Pillars of Character as described by the Josephson Institute affect the ability of a Law
Enforcement Officer to be effective and efficient. - ANSWER The Six Pillars of Character are
trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. These affect the ability of a Law
Enforcement Officer to be effective and efficient if they can't uphold these.
Discuss the minimum educational requirements of POST council for candidates for Peace Officer
certification. - ANSWER The minimum educational requirement of POST council for candidates for Peace
Officer certification is a high school diploma or GED and multi- week academy training.
Describe the role of POST council in setting standards and rules for Peace Officers and Law Enforcement
support personnel. Under what authority does the council set those standards and rules? - ANSWER The
POST Council sets the ethical and professional standards and rules for Peace Officers and Law
Enforcement support pesonnel. Code of Ethics
Identify situations in which even a "good cop" might be tempted to commit an ethical violation. -
ANSWER A "good cop" might be tempted to commit an ethical violation in a case where they are trying
to cover something up for themselves or partner. They may also might be tempted to gain a gift or
gesture.
PROFESSIONALISM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
List five legal/regulatory sanctions an officer may face if found guilty of unprofessional or unethical
conduct. - ANSWER Reprimand, Probation, Suspension of Certification, Revocation of Certification and
Restriction/Limitation of Certification.
Describe how unethical conduct can effect an officer's personal life. - ANSWER Depression, divorce and
even suicide
Explain the importance of law enforcement professionalism to community relations. - ANSWER It is
important to conduct oneself in a professional manner as not to bring dishonor or discredit to oneself or
agency. Treat others with respect.
Explain how the Six Pillars of Character as described by the Josephson Institute affect the ability of a Law
Enforcement Officer to be effective and efficient. - ANSWER The Six Pillars of Character are
trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. These affect the ability of a Law
Enforcement Officer to be effective and efficient if they can't uphold these.
Discuss the minimum educational requirements of POST council for candidates for Peace Officer
certification. - ANSWER The minimum educational requirement of POST council for candidates for Peace
Officer certification is a high school diploma or GED and multi- week academy training.
Describe the role of POST council in setting standards and rules for Peace Officers and Law Enforcement
support personnel. Under what authority does the council set those standards and rules? - ANSWER The
POST Council sets the ethical and professional standards and rules for Peace Officers and Law
Enforcement support pesonnel. Code of Ethics
Identify situations in which even a "good cop" might be tempted to commit an ethical violation. -
ANSWER A "good cop" might be tempted to commit an ethical violation in a case where they are trying
to cover something up for themselves or partner. They may also might be tempted to gain a gift or
gesture.
