NC BLET Ethics (2022/2023) Rated A+

NC BLET Ethics (2022/2023) Rated A+ Morals Principles of right and wrong The Professional Code of Ethics for Law Enforcement Officers. 1. The Law Enforcement Oath of Honor 2. Law Enforcement Code of Ethics 3. Law Enforcement Code of Conduct 4. Canons of Police Ethics Brutality and Excessive Force Law enforcement uses more force than is necessary to meet the threat #3 of Major Groups of Unethical Behavior Who developed the Professional Code Of Ethics for the Law Enforcement Officer? International Association of Chiefs of Police Community jurisdiction and citizens served Public Trust charge of duty imposed in faith toward those you serve Off-duty unprofessional conduct Law enforcement officers engage in behavior in their personal lives that reflects poorly on the department and the profession of law enforcement. Examples include fighting and drunk driving. #6 of Major Group of Unethical Behavior Types of Ethical Dilemmas most frequently encountered by law enforcement (4) 1. Discretion (whether to strictly enforce law and when not to) 2. Duty (officer's role in society/performing services that are considered inconvenient or a waste of time) 3. Honesty 4. Loyalty Mama Rosa's Test A new recruit is eating with his FTO and other officers. At the end of the meal, they prepare to leave and the rookie brings out his wallet to pay. The other officers tell him to shut up and put his money away. The cops have been eating at Mama Rosa's for a long time and the restaurant has never been held up. Mama Rosa is very thankful for this. The rookie insists on paying for the meal but the other officers don't want him to ruin a good thing. If the rookie doesn't pay he will be engaging in corrupt behavior and will feel bad about it later. If the rookie does pay the other officers will not trust him. Character qualities that distinguish an individual Noble Cause Corruption Rationalization that the "end" of crime fighting justifies "means" that might otherwise be illegal, unethical, and/or against rules or regulations Example: -Lying on an affidavit -or the witness stand -or planting evidence •Common Driver for Unethical Behavior Public Servant Due process model -possibility of error -finality is not priority -insistence on prevention and elimination of mistakes -efficiency is rejected if it involves shortcuts -protection of process is important as protection of innocents -coercive power of the state is always subject to abuse What are the two competing roles of law enforcement? 1. Crime Fighter 2. Public Servant Canons of Police Ethics (11) Art 1: Primary Responsibility of the Job Art 2: Limitation of Authority Art 3: Duty to be familiar with the law and with responsibilities of self and other public officials Art 4: Utilization of proper means to gain proper ends Art 5: Cooperation with public officials in the discharge of their authorized duties Art 6: Private Conduct Art 7: Conduct towards the public Art 8: Conduct in arresting and dealing with law violators Art 9: Gifts and Favors Art 10: Presentation of Evidence Art 11: Attitude toward the Profession On-duty Unprofessional Conduct Miscellaneous conduct that is directed toward the public but where there is no clear benefit to law enforcement -inaction on calls for assistance -racial and sexual discrimination -negligence treatment of victims of crime or persons in custody #4 of Six Major Groups of Unethical Behavior Process Corruption Officer interferes with the process of gathering and presenting evidence. Example: -search without a warrant -lying in court -withholding evidence that supports the accused -coercing arrested people into confessions #2 of Six Major Groups of Unethical Behavior Primary Responsibilities of a police officer a police officer acts as an official representative of government who is required and trusted to work within the law. the officer's powers and duties are conferred by statutes. the fundamental duties of a police officer include serving the community, safeguarding lives and property, protecting the innocent, keeping the peace, and ensuring the rights of all to liberty, equality, and justice. #1 of Law Enforcement Code of Conduct Betray breaking faith with public trust Ethics Discipline of determining good and evil and defining moral duties Workplace Deviance Law enforcement directs harassment and racial or sexual discrimination at colleagues and nepotism in promotion and assignments and use of drugs or alcohol while on duty #5 of Six Major Groups of Unethical Behavior Graft, Bribery, and Classic Corruption Officer uses his/her position for personal benefit in the form of cash, property, sex, drugs, food, or preferred assignment. It can be consensual (win-win scenario for police and store owner) or extortionate (stealing cash, money, and drugs from a criminal) #1 of Six Major Groups of Unethical Behavior Integrity being the same person in both private and public life Code of silence/Blue Curtain Officer 1 makes a mistake that is covered up by Officer 2. Officer 1 now feels indebted to Officer 2. • Common Driver for Unethical Behavior Honor one's word is given as a guarantee Slippery Slope Once an officer engages in minor illegal or corrupt behavior, greater levels of corruption become easier to perform. -Some may see the acceptance of gratuities as of little consequence. •Common Driver for Unethical Behavior Badge symbol of your office What makes law enforcement different from most other businesses or professions? Public Trust Accountability you are answerable and responsible to your oath of office Crime Fighter -crime control model -repression of criminal conduct is most important -failure of law enforcement = breakdown of order -criminal process is positive guarantor of social freedom -efficiency is a top priority -emphasis is on speed and finality -a conveyor belt if the model for the system -presumption of guilt Courage having the strength to withstand unethical pressure, fear, danger What are the two most frequently given factors for noble cause corruption? 1. belief that legal technicalities made the job impossible to do 2. belief that the offender was guilty 6 Major Groups of Unethical Behavior in Law Enforcement. 1. graft, bribery, and classic corruption 2. process corruption 3. brutality and excessive force 4. on-duty unprofessional conduct 5. workplace deviance 6. off-duty unprofessional conduct Rule of Law what allows our society to function as a society where the individual can expect justice. Common Drivers for Unethical Behavior (4) 1. noble cause corruption 2. the blue curtain/code of silence 3. the slippery slope 4. mama rosa's test The Law Enforcement Code of Conduct categories (9) 1. primary responsibilities of a police officer 2. performance of the duties of a police officer 3. discretion 4. use of force 5. confidentiality 6. integrity 7. cooperation with other police officers and agencies 8. personal-professional capabilities 9. private life The Law Enforcement Oath of Honor On my honor, I will never betray my badge, my integrity, my character or the public trust. I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions. I will always uphold the constitution, my community, and the agency I serve. Performance of the duties of a police officer A police officer shall perform all duties impartially, without favor or affection or ill will and without regard to status, sex, race, religion, political belief, or aspiration. All citizens will be treated equally with courtesy, consideration, and dignity. Officers will never allow personal feelings, animosities, or friendships to influence official conduct. Laws will be enforced appropriately and courteously and, in carrying out their responsibilities, officers will strive to obtain maximum cooperation from the public. They will conduct themselves in appearance and department in such a manner as to inspire confidence and respect for the position of public trust they hold. •Law Enforcement Code of Coduct Rationalizations for Unethical Conduct and Beliefs That Contribute to Unethical Behavior Engaging in these can lead law enforcement down the slippery slope toward corruption and unethical behavior Example: - Loyalty to colleagues comes before anything else - The public owes us police officers for all we put up with on the streets to serve and protect them -You don't have to obey the law when you are the law Canons of Police Ethics Article 1 Primary responsibility of the job Canons of Police Ethics Article 2 Limitation of authority Canons of Police Ethics Article 3 Duty to be familiar with the law and with responsibilities of self and other public officials Canons of Police Ethics Article 4 Utilization of proper means to gain proper ends Canons of Police Ethics Article 5 Cooperation with public officials in the discharge of their authorized duties Canons of Police Ethics Article 6 Private Conduct Canons of Police Ethics Article 7 Conduct toward the public Canons of Police Ethics Article 8 Conduct in arresting and dealing with law violators Canons of Police Ethics Article 9 Gifts and favors Canons of Police Ethics Article 10 Presentation of evidence Canons of Police Ethics Article 11 Attitude towards the profession Law Enforcement Code of Conduct Performance of the duties of a police officer Law Enforcement Code of Conduct Discretion Law Enforcement Code of Conduct Use of force Law Enforcement Code of Conduct Confidentiality Law Enforcement Code of Conduct Integrity Law Enforcement Code of Conduct Cooperation with other police officers and agencies Law Enforcement Code of Conduct Personal - Professional capabilities Law Enforcement Code of Conduct Private Life