Law Enforcement Chapter 1(Completely solved)
Requirements for completion of and graduation from Basic Recruit Training Program correct
answersrecruits must achieve a passing score on each of the written end-of-course examinations.
Must also demonstrate high proficiency skills in the DUI Traffic Stops course and high liability
courses, in addition to participating in CJSTC Physical Fitness Program.
Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission correct answers(19 members) created to
oversee the certification, employment, training, and conduct of Florida law enforcement,
correctional, and correctional probation officers. (purpose: "to ensure the the citizens of the state
of Florida are served by the most qualified, well-trained, competent and ethical criminal justice
officers in the nation")
Requirements for being a certified (sworn) Law Enforcement Officer correct answers1. meet all
the minimum requirements and standards, 2. complete the approved basic recruit training, 3. pass
the State Officer Certification Examination, 4. Become actively employed with a law
enforcement agency
Disciplinary Action on Officers correct answersThe commission has the authority to take
disciplinary action on an officer's certification if the officer fails to maintain the required
standards of conduct.
Penalties that may be imposed on officers correct answerswritten reprimand, probation of up to 2
years, suspension of up to 2 years, and revocation of certification.
Certified correct answerssworn, as in a certified police officer
Values correct answersthe principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable;
the core beliefs or desires that guild or motivate attitudes and actions
personal values correct answersindividual convictions about what is right and wrong based on
religious beliefs, cultural roots, family background, personal experiences, laws, organized values,
professional norms, and political habits.
ethical principles correct answersany rules of conduct derived from ethical values
ethical behavior correct answersprincipled, valued-based decision making
ethics correct answersa standard of conduct based on moral duties and virtues that are derived
from the principle of right and wrong
examples of unethical behavior in law enforcement correct answersbribery, committing perjury,
and misusing their position of authority
Bribery correct answersto give, offer, or promise a benefit or gift to a person in order to
influence that person to a certain course of action.
, Perjury correct answersmay be defined as a false statement made under oath which the person
making the statement does not believe to be true.
Misuse of Position of Autority correct answersNo public officer, employee of an agency, or local
government, attorney shall corruptly use or attempt to use his or her official position or any
property or resource which may be within his or her trust, or perform his or her official duties, to
secure a special privilege, benefit, or exemption for himself, herself, or others.
Conflict of interest correct answersthe actions and situations that could conflict with official
responsibilities
Gratuity correct answersanything of value intended to benefit the giver more than the receiver; it
is something given to a person because of that person's position of authority.
Professionalism correct answersis behavior that demonstrates good character and is marked by
pride in self and career.
Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, Tittle VII correct answersit is unlawful for employees to
discriminate in the workplace. Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination.
Discrimination correct answersthe action(s) a person takes to deprive another individual or group
of a right because of prejudice involving color, national origin, race, religion, or sex.
Sexual harassment correct answersunwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and
other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
Quid pro quo correct answersLatin for "something for something in return"
Hostile work environment correct answersan office culture where lewd jokes or other offensive
habits are acceptable.
appropriate responses to sexual harrasment correct answersinform offender the behavior is
unwelcome, discuss it with the parties involved, review the situation, make it clear you want the
behavior to stop, and also prepare for resistance and possible repercussions. Additionally review
and follow the agency's discrimination policies and procedures for filing a complaint.
Consequences of sexual harassment correct answersmandatory retraining, leave without pay, loss
of rank, and even discharge.
Agency liability as a result of sexual harassment correct answersharassment unaddressed, can
results in fines or administrative penalties. Can result in a lawsuits and judgments against the
agency and its management.
Criminal Justice correct answersrefers to the structure, functions, and decision-making processes
of those agencies that deal with the management and control of crime and criminal offenders.
Requirements for completion of and graduation from Basic Recruit Training Program correct
answersrecruits must achieve a passing score on each of the written end-of-course examinations.
Must also demonstrate high proficiency skills in the DUI Traffic Stops course and high liability
courses, in addition to participating in CJSTC Physical Fitness Program.
Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission correct answers(19 members) created to
oversee the certification, employment, training, and conduct of Florida law enforcement,
correctional, and correctional probation officers. (purpose: "to ensure the the citizens of the state
of Florida are served by the most qualified, well-trained, competent and ethical criminal justice
officers in the nation")
Requirements for being a certified (sworn) Law Enforcement Officer correct answers1. meet all
the minimum requirements and standards, 2. complete the approved basic recruit training, 3. pass
the State Officer Certification Examination, 4. Become actively employed with a law
enforcement agency
Disciplinary Action on Officers correct answersThe commission has the authority to take
disciplinary action on an officer's certification if the officer fails to maintain the required
standards of conduct.
Penalties that may be imposed on officers correct answerswritten reprimand, probation of up to 2
years, suspension of up to 2 years, and revocation of certification.
Certified correct answerssworn, as in a certified police officer
Values correct answersthe principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable;
the core beliefs or desires that guild or motivate attitudes and actions
personal values correct answersindividual convictions about what is right and wrong based on
religious beliefs, cultural roots, family background, personal experiences, laws, organized values,
professional norms, and political habits.
ethical principles correct answersany rules of conduct derived from ethical values
ethical behavior correct answersprincipled, valued-based decision making
ethics correct answersa standard of conduct based on moral duties and virtues that are derived
from the principle of right and wrong
examples of unethical behavior in law enforcement correct answersbribery, committing perjury,
and misusing their position of authority
Bribery correct answersto give, offer, or promise a benefit or gift to a person in order to
influence that person to a certain course of action.
, Perjury correct answersmay be defined as a false statement made under oath which the person
making the statement does not believe to be true.
Misuse of Position of Autority correct answersNo public officer, employee of an agency, or local
government, attorney shall corruptly use or attempt to use his or her official position or any
property or resource which may be within his or her trust, or perform his or her official duties, to
secure a special privilege, benefit, or exemption for himself, herself, or others.
Conflict of interest correct answersthe actions and situations that could conflict with official
responsibilities
Gratuity correct answersanything of value intended to benefit the giver more than the receiver; it
is something given to a person because of that person's position of authority.
Professionalism correct answersis behavior that demonstrates good character and is marked by
pride in self and career.
Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, Tittle VII correct answersit is unlawful for employees to
discriminate in the workplace. Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination.
Discrimination correct answersthe action(s) a person takes to deprive another individual or group
of a right because of prejudice involving color, national origin, race, religion, or sex.
Sexual harassment correct answersunwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and
other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
Quid pro quo correct answersLatin for "something for something in return"
Hostile work environment correct answersan office culture where lewd jokes or other offensive
habits are acceptable.
appropriate responses to sexual harrasment correct answersinform offender the behavior is
unwelcome, discuss it with the parties involved, review the situation, make it clear you want the
behavior to stop, and also prepare for resistance and possible repercussions. Additionally review
and follow the agency's discrimination policies and procedures for filing a complaint.
Consequences of sexual harassment correct answersmandatory retraining, leave without pay, loss
of rank, and even discharge.
Agency liability as a result of sexual harassment correct answersharassment unaddressed, can
results in fines or administrative penalties. Can result in a lawsuits and judgments against the
agency and its management.
Criminal Justice correct answersrefers to the structure, functions, and decision-making processes
of those agencies that deal with the management and control of crime and criminal offenders.
