FLETC UPTP Exam 1
1. 5 practices of exemplary 1. Model the way
leadership 2. Inspire a shared vision
3. Challenge the process
4. Enable others to act
5. Encourage the heart
(MICEE)
2. Identify elements in the Power
use of authority Force
Discretion
Control
Influence
Leadership
Command Presence
(PFCDICL)
3. Identify the core values honesty
of law enforcement offi- courage
cers and how they influ- compassion
ence an officer's use of respect
authority integrity
fairness
4. Identify common issues Misuse of gov't vehicle
related to ethical behav- Misuse of gov't property
ior in law enforcement Misuse of gov't issued travel charge card
environments Misuse of authority/position
Improper disclosure of classified information
Unlawful acceptance of things of value (gifts, en-
tertainment, favors)
5. Identify key terms relat- Values
ed to ethical behavior Ethics
in law enforcement envi- Morals
ronment Moral Knowing
Moral Feeling
Moral Action
6.
, FLETC UPTP Exam 1
Identify influences that Peer pressure
affect ethical decision slippery slope
making rationalization
noble cause
noble cause corruption
street level bureaucracy
hypervigilance
victim-based thinking
continuum of compromise
(Acts of Omission-failure, Acts of Commis-
sion/Administrative-failure of agency policy,
Acts of Commission/Criminal-committing criminal
acts)
(Pink Slippers Running Near Super Hot Victims)
7. Identify critical thinking Toolset
concepts & tools asso- Skillset
ciated with making ethi- Mindset
cal decisions Heartset
Moral Courage
8. IDWAE Inquire
Define
Weigh
Act
Evaluate
9. Identify essential ele- Culture
ments of ethically serv- Cultural Competency
ing & protecting a cul- Stereotypes
turally diverse U.S. Racial Profiling
Intercultural Communication Competency
Procedural Justice
(CCSRIP)
10. Identify elements of sex- Quid Pro Quo: something for something
ual harassment -Tangible Employment Action: significant change
in employment status
Hostile Work Environment
(ex. verbal, non-verbal, graphic, physical)
,11. Branches of Govern- Legislative, Executive, Judicial
ment
12. 1st Amendment Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, &
Petition
13. 4th Amendment Freedom from unreasonable searches and
seizures
14. exclusionary rule a law that prohibits the use of illegally obtained
evidence in a criminal trial
15. 5th Amendment Criminal Proceedings
Due Process (Fundamental Fairness)
Eminent Domain
Double Jeopardy
Protection from Self-incrimination
16. 6th Amendment Right to a fair, speedy trial
17. 8th Amendment excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishment
18. 14th Amendment Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citi-
zens and are guaranteed EQUAL PROTECTION
of the laws
19. Use of Force 4th Amendment, Facts & Circumstances make
use of force reasonable
20. Graham Factors (Gra- Tense, Uncertain, Rapidly Evolving
ham V. Connor 4th Severity of the crime
Amendment) Immediate threat to officers or others *most im-
portant*, Resisting arrest
attempting to evade arrest
21. Graham Factors (Gra- # of officers v. # of suspects
ham V. Connor 4th size age condition & skillset v. suspects
Amendment)... contin- distance
ued duration of action
, injury to suspect/officer
pre-assault indicators
availability of weapons
facts known at time force was used (violent/men-
tal history, alcohol/drugs)
environmental factors (daytime/reduced light)
totality of circumstances
22. Scott v. Harris, 550 U.S. Use of deadly force -> imposed serious risk to
372, 383 (2007): officers/others
23. Tennessee v. Garner, Use of deadly force - used to stop threat
471 U.S. 1 (1985) (Probable cause & Threat of serious physical
harm to officers or others)
Where/when FEASIBLE, the officer must give
some warning of the intent to use deadly force-
deadly force must represent immediate danger)
24. Qualified Immunity the protection of officers against being sued for
their actions under certain circumstances exclud-
ing: the plainly incompetent & those who knowing-
ly violate the law
25. Terry v. Ohio 1968: Stop Police can search and seize if they have probable
and Frisk/Terry Stop cause
26. Legislative Branch Propose/make the law
Ex: Congress
27. Executive Branch Enforce the law
Ex: President & People
28. Judicial Branch Interprets the law
Supreme Court
29. Congress can pass laws but the President may veto them
30. Checks and Balances A system that allows each branch of government
to limit the powers of the other branches in order
1. 5 practices of exemplary 1. Model the way
leadership 2. Inspire a shared vision
3. Challenge the process
4. Enable others to act
5. Encourage the heart
(MICEE)
2. Identify elements in the Power
use of authority Force
Discretion
Control
Influence
Leadership
Command Presence
(PFCDICL)
3. Identify the core values honesty
of law enforcement offi- courage
cers and how they influ- compassion
ence an officer's use of respect
authority integrity
fairness
4. Identify common issues Misuse of gov't vehicle
related to ethical behav- Misuse of gov't property
ior in law enforcement Misuse of gov't issued travel charge card
environments Misuse of authority/position
Improper disclosure of classified information
Unlawful acceptance of things of value (gifts, en-
tertainment, favors)
5. Identify key terms relat- Values
ed to ethical behavior Ethics
in law enforcement envi- Morals
ronment Moral Knowing
Moral Feeling
Moral Action
6.
, FLETC UPTP Exam 1
Identify influences that Peer pressure
affect ethical decision slippery slope
making rationalization
noble cause
noble cause corruption
street level bureaucracy
hypervigilance
victim-based thinking
continuum of compromise
(Acts of Omission-failure, Acts of Commis-
sion/Administrative-failure of agency policy,
Acts of Commission/Criminal-committing criminal
acts)
(Pink Slippers Running Near Super Hot Victims)
7. Identify critical thinking Toolset
concepts & tools asso- Skillset
ciated with making ethi- Mindset
cal decisions Heartset
Moral Courage
8. IDWAE Inquire
Define
Weigh
Act
Evaluate
9. Identify essential ele- Culture
ments of ethically serv- Cultural Competency
ing & protecting a cul- Stereotypes
turally diverse U.S. Racial Profiling
Intercultural Communication Competency
Procedural Justice
(CCSRIP)
10. Identify elements of sex- Quid Pro Quo: something for something
ual harassment -Tangible Employment Action: significant change
in employment status
Hostile Work Environment
(ex. verbal, non-verbal, graphic, physical)
,11. Branches of Govern- Legislative, Executive, Judicial
ment
12. 1st Amendment Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, &
Petition
13. 4th Amendment Freedom from unreasonable searches and
seizures
14. exclusionary rule a law that prohibits the use of illegally obtained
evidence in a criminal trial
15. 5th Amendment Criminal Proceedings
Due Process (Fundamental Fairness)
Eminent Domain
Double Jeopardy
Protection from Self-incrimination
16. 6th Amendment Right to a fair, speedy trial
17. 8th Amendment excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishment
18. 14th Amendment Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citi-
zens and are guaranteed EQUAL PROTECTION
of the laws
19. Use of Force 4th Amendment, Facts & Circumstances make
use of force reasonable
20. Graham Factors (Gra- Tense, Uncertain, Rapidly Evolving
ham V. Connor 4th Severity of the crime
Amendment) Immediate threat to officers or others *most im-
portant*, Resisting arrest
attempting to evade arrest
21. Graham Factors (Gra- # of officers v. # of suspects
ham V. Connor 4th size age condition & skillset v. suspects
Amendment)... contin- distance
ued duration of action
, injury to suspect/officer
pre-assault indicators
availability of weapons
facts known at time force was used (violent/men-
tal history, alcohol/drugs)
environmental factors (daytime/reduced light)
totality of circumstances
22. Scott v. Harris, 550 U.S. Use of deadly force -> imposed serious risk to
372, 383 (2007): officers/others
23. Tennessee v. Garner, Use of deadly force - used to stop threat
471 U.S. 1 (1985) (Probable cause & Threat of serious physical
harm to officers or others)
Where/when FEASIBLE, the officer must give
some warning of the intent to use deadly force-
deadly force must represent immediate danger)
24. Qualified Immunity the protection of officers against being sued for
their actions under certain circumstances exclud-
ing: the plainly incompetent & those who knowing-
ly violate the law
25. Terry v. Ohio 1968: Stop Police can search and seize if they have probable
and Frisk/Terry Stop cause
26. Legislative Branch Propose/make the law
Ex: Congress
27. Executive Branch Enforce the law
Ex: President & People
28. Judicial Branch Interprets the law
Supreme Court
29. Congress can pass laws but the President may veto them
30. Checks and Balances A system that allows each branch of government
to limit the powers of the other branches in order
