NC BLET ETHICS EXAM LATEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM 460
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE (2 VERSIONS)
Morality - (answers)the measure of conduct
Ethics - (answers)the study of morals
We are not usually concerned with the way people think or feel unless it has some bearing on
what they do based on their beliefs. So it is their ______ that is judged versus their beliefs. -
(answers)behavior
Considered the most important moral parameter for all law enforcement officers -
(answers)professionalism
Law Enforcement officers code or rules are not laid out by the - (answers)General Statutes
During the parameters of decision making, society's beliefs are changing to look at all areas of
________, not just the means to _______ the ends. - (answers)responsibility, justify
Behavior is measured in terms of acceptability and unacceptability based upon - (answers)the
beliefs of the society
Immediate family, entire family, school, and nation are - (answers)social parameters
Each society has its own _______ which society members are expected to follow -
(answers)rules
,Decisions made are from a selection of choices based on a ______ of circumstances -
(answers)scope
an indication of professionalism is making a valid judgment based upon professional ________ -
(answers)competence
There are four factors of professionalism, - (answers)1. Attitudes
2. Ethical Conduct
3. Good communication skills
4. Knowledge through education and training
Which factor of professionalism is self initiated and departmentally offered -
(answers)knowledge through education and training
Duty is a - (answers)moral commitment to the department and the public
Duty is _____ performance, commitment above personal interests and self-sacrifice -
(answers)skilled
Ethics is a standard of conduct and ______ judgment governing an individual or a profession -
(answers)moral
Law Enforcement has two codes of conduct, what are they? - (answers)Law Enforcement Code
of Ethics
Canons of Police Ethics
A code - (answers)is a set of ideals
,What makes law enforcement different from other professions/businesses? - (answers)Public
trust
Before taking action, what do you not ask yourself? - (answers)What would my boss do?
Animals lack what capacity in comparison to humans? - (answers)Choice
The law enforcement code of ethics contains provisions for officer behavior - (answers)on and
off duty
Factors of professionalism does not include - (answers)religion
If a member of society breaks the rules the member is - (answers)judged to be unethical or
immoral
Examples of ethical anchors - (answers)1. Is my behavior consistent with my religious faith?
2. Is my behavior consistent with my commitment to being a professional?
3. Would my family be proud of me?
4. Is my behavior consistent with my long-term interest of having an honorable career?
In addition to scope of circumstances, our decisions are made from a selection of choices based
on our - (answers)social surroundings
What is an ethical anchor? - (answers)a thing so important that one will not compromise it, no
matter the situation
People are thought of as - (answers)"moral in character" or "doing unethical deeds"
Law enforcement has traditionally been a _____ profession - (answers)pedestal
, Although a certain amount of respect is given to a uniform, officers must earn and develop
respect past that point since ______ ___________ respect is short lived - (answers)first
appearance
The officer's moral commitment to the department and the public means that the officer's -
(answers)personal interests are secondary to his/her duty
If you witness a superior mistreating a suspect because of their sexual orientation, an ethical
response is: - (answers)-to say "I'm not taking part in this"
-to hand the suspect your business card and say "when you complain to IA I will be a witness for
you."
If you are with your FTO and you discover a break-in, and your FTO begins to steal from the
business before making the call, what is an ethical response: - (answers)-Saying "I'm not taking
part in this"
-Going through the chain of command and explaining the situation.
Professionalism - (answers)the most important moral parameter for all LEO, staying within the
rules of the LE profession while at the same time enforcing laws.
Duty to the citizenry - (answers)a skilled performance commitment above personal interests, and
self-sacrifice. It is a moral commitment to the department and the citizens, promising to fulfill
his oath of office and comply with rules and guidelines imposed by governments, citizens, and
departments. Personal commitments are secondary.How many days is a civil summons valid for?
(Civil Process) - (answers)60 days
How can you serve a subpoena to testify?
(Civil Process) - (answers)In person, Phone, Certified mail
When serving a summons to a city, who can accept the service?
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE (2 VERSIONS)
Morality - (answers)the measure of conduct
Ethics - (answers)the study of morals
We are not usually concerned with the way people think or feel unless it has some bearing on
what they do based on their beliefs. So it is their ______ that is judged versus their beliefs. -
(answers)behavior
Considered the most important moral parameter for all law enforcement officers -
(answers)professionalism
Law Enforcement officers code or rules are not laid out by the - (answers)General Statutes
During the parameters of decision making, society's beliefs are changing to look at all areas of
________, not just the means to _______ the ends. - (answers)responsibility, justify
Behavior is measured in terms of acceptability and unacceptability based upon - (answers)the
beliefs of the society
Immediate family, entire family, school, and nation are - (answers)social parameters
Each society has its own _______ which society members are expected to follow -
(answers)rules
,Decisions made are from a selection of choices based on a ______ of circumstances -
(answers)scope
an indication of professionalism is making a valid judgment based upon professional ________ -
(answers)competence
There are four factors of professionalism, - (answers)1. Attitudes
2. Ethical Conduct
3. Good communication skills
4. Knowledge through education and training
Which factor of professionalism is self initiated and departmentally offered -
(answers)knowledge through education and training
Duty is a - (answers)moral commitment to the department and the public
Duty is _____ performance, commitment above personal interests and self-sacrifice -
(answers)skilled
Ethics is a standard of conduct and ______ judgment governing an individual or a profession -
(answers)moral
Law Enforcement has two codes of conduct, what are they? - (answers)Law Enforcement Code
of Ethics
Canons of Police Ethics
A code - (answers)is a set of ideals
,What makes law enforcement different from other professions/businesses? - (answers)Public
trust
Before taking action, what do you not ask yourself? - (answers)What would my boss do?
Animals lack what capacity in comparison to humans? - (answers)Choice
The law enforcement code of ethics contains provisions for officer behavior - (answers)on and
off duty
Factors of professionalism does not include - (answers)religion
If a member of society breaks the rules the member is - (answers)judged to be unethical or
immoral
Examples of ethical anchors - (answers)1. Is my behavior consistent with my religious faith?
2. Is my behavior consistent with my commitment to being a professional?
3. Would my family be proud of me?
4. Is my behavior consistent with my long-term interest of having an honorable career?
In addition to scope of circumstances, our decisions are made from a selection of choices based
on our - (answers)social surroundings
What is an ethical anchor? - (answers)a thing so important that one will not compromise it, no
matter the situation
People are thought of as - (answers)"moral in character" or "doing unethical deeds"
Law enforcement has traditionally been a _____ profession - (answers)pedestal
, Although a certain amount of respect is given to a uniform, officers must earn and develop
respect past that point since ______ ___________ respect is short lived - (answers)first
appearance
The officer's moral commitment to the department and the public means that the officer's -
(answers)personal interests are secondary to his/her duty
If you witness a superior mistreating a suspect because of their sexual orientation, an ethical
response is: - (answers)-to say "I'm not taking part in this"
-to hand the suspect your business card and say "when you complain to IA I will be a witness for
you."
If you are with your FTO and you discover a break-in, and your FTO begins to steal from the
business before making the call, what is an ethical response: - (answers)-Saying "I'm not taking
part in this"
-Going through the chain of command and explaining the situation.
Professionalism - (answers)the most important moral parameter for all LEO, staying within the
rules of the LE profession while at the same time enforcing laws.
Duty to the citizenry - (answers)a skilled performance commitment above personal interests, and
self-sacrifice. It is a moral commitment to the department and the citizens, promising to fulfill
his oath of office and comply with rules and guidelines imposed by governments, citizens, and
departments. Personal commitments are secondary.How many days is a civil summons valid for?
(Civil Process) - (answers)60 days
How can you serve a subpoena to testify?
(Civil Process) - (answers)In person, Phone, Certified mail
When serving a summons to a city, who can accept the service?
