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Ethics is a code of _____ which guide our choices and actions and determine the purpose and course
of our lives. - ANSWERvalues
A code of conduct put forward by a society, some other group (religion), or by an individual regarding
his /her own behavior is a definition of _____ - ANSWERmorality
Knowledge and abilities that a person gains throughout life is the definition of _____ - ANSWERskills
Ethical drift is defined as a _____ of ethical behavior that occurs in individuals below their level of
awareness - ANSWERgradual erosion
When leadership is _____, policy is not recognized - ANSWERfragmented
Ethical judgment can be undermined in otherwise _____ people - ANSWERethical
Once _____ is/are greater than values, it becomes easier to make further concessions - ANSWERself-
interest
The larger and greater the unthinking drift, the less the recognition of the slide down the _____ -
ANSWERslippery slope
Ethics is about putting principles into action. Consistency between what we say we value and what
our actions say we value is a matter of _____ - ANSWERintegrity
A person's state of readiness to make a "big" ethical decision is known as _____ - ANSWERethical
fitness
A code of values which guides our choices and actions, and determines the purpose and course of
our lives is the definition of _____ - ANSWERethics
,_____ is an element of ethical drift that occurs when officers develop an overwhelming sense of
victimization and an intense resentment toward the supervisors and administrators who control their
job role. - ANSWERa sense of entitlement
Ethical choice strategies are the following: the bell, the book and the _____ - ANSWERcandle
People with a vested interest in what you do (ethically) are called _____. - ANSWERstakeholders
Law enforcement personnel commit critical unethical acts each day. _____ occur when officers
rationalize and justify not doing things they are responsible for doing. - ANSWERacts of omission
It is important to understand that _____ is as important as the act. - ANSWERmotive
_____ is the state of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger with self-possession, confidence,
resolution, bravery, and valor. - ANSWERcourage
Refusing gratuities, refusing to participate in a cover-up, refusing to participate in ethnic or gender-
based humor are examples of what kind of courage? - ANSWERmoral
The ethical decision-making check list consists of the following:
Is it legal?
Is the decision balanced?
and ____ - ANSWERhow will I feel about myself after the decision?
Ethics begins with good character. To develop character, we must build excellence, and building
excellence begins with ____ - ANSWERmyself
"Cops don't snitch on other cops" can help foster the _____ dilemma that officers will likely face
during their careers - ANSWERloyalty vs. integrity
_____ is the influence that one person exercises over a group of people by reason of the exemplary
nature of their character. - ANSWERmoral ascendancy
, To perform as an "ethical" professional, you should _____. - ANSWERconsider all relevant sides of the
ethical problem
Acts wherein officers violate department rules are _____ - ANSWERacts of comission-administrative
Which option is NOT one of the seven ethical standards expected by the communities? -
ANSWERcitizenship
Warrantless searches and seizures _______________________ - ANSWERare presumed
unreasonable under the Fourth Amendment
Which class of person will not be permitted to testify as "lay" (non-expert) witnesses? -
ANSWERpersons who have no knowledge of the facts of the case
The purpose of a "Terry frisk" or "pat down" is to ____ - ANSWERdetermine whether a detainee has
any offensive weapons on his person
Which of the following is a requirement of a custodial interrogation of a child or a youthful offender
under 16 years of age - ANSWERa parent (or guardian, attorney, or adult relative) must be present
and be advised of the rights of the child or youthful offender under 16
As you are aware, the general rule in Oklahoma is that an officer may make a warrantless arrest for a
misdemeanor only if it occurs in the officer's presence. Which of the following are exceptions to that
rule? - ANSWERall of the above
The titles of Oklahoma Statutes most frequently used by law enforcement officers in Oklahoma are
_____ - ANSWER21, 22, 37A, 47, 63
An affidavit for a search warrant must describe the place to be searched ________. - ANSWERso
precisely that location of the place to be searched may be determined solely by reference to the
description contained in the warrant
If a child is charged with delinquency as a result of an offense which would be a felony if committed
by an adult, the child - ANSWERmay be tried as an adult depending on the offense committed, the
age of the child, and the child's previous history