Questions & Answers
What are Morals - ANSWERSprinciples of right and wrong
What are Ethics - ANSWERSthe discipline of determining good and evil
Professional Ethics - ANSWERSAbiding by the moral codes or rules of the society in which we
work
society measures behavior based on what 2 terms - ANSWERSacceptability and unacceptability
ask yourself this before taking action - ANSWERS1) any alternatives
2) what solution would do most good
3) any consequences to the solution
4) is solution legal
5) is solution morally right
4 factors of professionalism - ANSWERS1) attitude
2) ethical conduct
3) good communication skills
4) knowledge through education and training
what makes a true professional - ANSWERSDiscretion
, what is duty - ANSWERSskilled performance, commitment above personal interests, and self
sacrifice
what is secondary to to a officers duty - ANSWERSpersonal interests
what makes law enforcement different from most other businesses or professions? -
ANSWERSpublic trust
law enforcement rules of official conduct - ANSWERSOaths of office
code of ethics
canons of ethics & departments written and unwritten policies and procedures
how many articles are in the canons of police ethics - ANSWERS11
article 1 - ANSWERSPrimary responsibility of job: protection of people
article 2 - ANSWERSlimitations of authority:
article 3 - ANSWERSduty to be familiar with law, and responsibilities of self and public officials
article 4 - ANSWERSutilization of proper means to gain proper ends
article 5 - ANSWERScooperation with public officials in the discharge of their authorized duties
article 6 - ANSWERSprivate conduct: have integrity in your private life
article 7 - ANSWERSconduct towards public