Ethics
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics - ANS -• As a Law Enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty
is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception,
the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and
to respect the Constitutional rights of all men to liberty, equality and justice.
• I WILL keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the
face of danger, scorn, or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare
of others. Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in
obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a
confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless
revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.
• I WILL never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships
to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of
criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill
will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities.
• I RECOGNIZE the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public
trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of the police service. I will constantly strive to
achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen
profession...law enforcement.
Define Ethics - ANS -A code of values, which guides our choices and actions and determines
the purpose and course of our lives.
Define Morality - ANS -Code of conduct put forward by a society; or some other group
(religion), or by an individual regarding their own behavior. The regular practice of principles.
What is Courage? - ANS -the state of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger with
self-possession, confidence, and resolution; bravery; valor.
Define Beliefs - ANS -What we hold dear to us and are rooted deep within. Usually stay the
same. Will die for these.
Define Values - ANS -Attitudes about the worth of people, concepts or things. These change.
Define Integrity - ANS -Being honest and morally upright
Define Trust - ANS -Firm belief in the reliability of someone/something
, What are some critical unethical acts committed by law enforcement personnel? - ANS -Acts of
Omission
Acts of Commission - Administrative
Acts of Commission - Criminal
Entitlement vs. Accountability
Loyalty vs. Integrity
What are the six pillars of character? - ANS -Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
Fairness
Caring
Citizenship
What is the difference between entitlement and accountability? - ANS -Entitlement - you feel
you deserve it
Accountability- being responsible
What are the key tenets of the oath of office? - ANS -- Support, obey, defend the Constitution
- I will not knowingly, receive, directly or indirectly, any money or other valuable thing, for the
performance or nonperformance of any act or duty pertaining to my office
The focus of ethics classes are generally on... - ANS -Appropriate and Inappropriate behavior
Define Skills - ANS -Knowledge & abilities that a person gains throughout life.
Define Traits - ANS -Distinguishing qualities or characteristics.
Beliefs are influenced by: - ANS -Religion/upbringing
Interactions with society and culture
Perception of life
Define Summum Bonum - ANS -the highest good. Example: what is the greatest good for the
most people.
What are several traits that influence Character? - ANS -• Self-confidence and Faith in Oneself
• Self-sacrifice
• Paternalism
• Fairness and Honesty
• Initiative and Decision
• Personal Dignity
• Courage
• Moral Ascendancy
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics - ANS -• As a Law Enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty
is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception,
the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and
to respect the Constitutional rights of all men to liberty, equality and justice.
• I WILL keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the
face of danger, scorn, or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare
of others. Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in
obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a
confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless
revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.
• I WILL never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships
to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of
criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill
will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities.
• I RECOGNIZE the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public
trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of the police service. I will constantly strive to
achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen
profession...law enforcement.
Define Ethics - ANS -A code of values, which guides our choices and actions and determines
the purpose and course of our lives.
Define Morality - ANS -Code of conduct put forward by a society; or some other group
(religion), or by an individual regarding their own behavior. The regular practice of principles.
What is Courage? - ANS -the state of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger with
self-possession, confidence, and resolution; bravery; valor.
Define Beliefs - ANS -What we hold dear to us and are rooted deep within. Usually stay the
same. Will die for these.
Define Values - ANS -Attitudes about the worth of people, concepts or things. These change.
Define Integrity - ANS -Being honest and morally upright
Define Trust - ANS -Firm belief in the reliability of someone/something
, What are some critical unethical acts committed by law enforcement personnel? - ANS -Acts of
Omission
Acts of Commission - Administrative
Acts of Commission - Criminal
Entitlement vs. Accountability
Loyalty vs. Integrity
What are the six pillars of character? - ANS -Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
Fairness
Caring
Citizenship
What is the difference between entitlement and accountability? - ANS -Entitlement - you feel
you deserve it
Accountability- being responsible
What are the key tenets of the oath of office? - ANS -- Support, obey, defend the Constitution
- I will not knowingly, receive, directly or indirectly, any money or other valuable thing, for the
performance or nonperformance of any act or duty pertaining to my office
The focus of ethics classes are generally on... - ANS -Appropriate and Inappropriate behavior
Define Skills - ANS -Knowledge & abilities that a person gains throughout life.
Define Traits - ANS -Distinguishing qualities or characteristics.
Beliefs are influenced by: - ANS -Religion/upbringing
Interactions with society and culture
Perception of life
Define Summum Bonum - ANS -the highest good. Example: what is the greatest good for the
most people.
What are several traits that influence Character? - ANS -• Self-confidence and Faith in Oneself
• Self-sacrifice
• Paternalism
• Fairness and Honesty
• Initiative and Decision
• Personal Dignity
• Courage
• Moral Ascendancy
