NC BLET ETHICS FOR PROFESSIONAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Noble cause corruption - Answer-rationalization that the "end" of crime fighting justifies
"means" that might be illegal
Blue curtain/Code of Silence - Answer-An officer makes a mistake; co-worker covers for
the mistake. Officers now feels indebted
Slippery Slope - Answer-Minor illegal/corrupt behavior allows for greater corruption to
become easier
Graft, Bribery/Corrupt - Answer-Officer uses his/her position for personal benefit in the
form of cash, property, sex, drugs, etc.
Process Corruption - Answer-Officers interferes with the process of gathering and
presenting evidence.
Brutality Excessive Force - Answer-When LEO uses more force than is necessary to
meet the threat
On-duty unprofessional Conduct - Answer-Miscellaneous conduct directed toward the
public, such as inaction on calls or discrimination
Workplace deviance - Answer-LEO directs harassment and discrimination at colleagues
Off-duty unprofessional conduct - Answer-LEO engage in behavior in their personal
lives that reflects poorly on the department and the profession
Rule of Law - Answer-Allows out society to function as a society where individuals
expect justice.
Morals - Answer-Principles of right or wrong
Ethics - Answer-The discipline of determining good and evil & defining moral duties
Honor - Answer-Ones word is given as a guarantee
Betray - Answer-Breaking faith with Public trust
LAW ENFORCEMENT EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Noble cause corruption - Answer-rationalization that the "end" of crime fighting justifies
"means" that might be illegal
Blue curtain/Code of Silence - Answer-An officer makes a mistake; co-worker covers for
the mistake. Officers now feels indebted
Slippery Slope - Answer-Minor illegal/corrupt behavior allows for greater corruption to
become easier
Graft, Bribery/Corrupt - Answer-Officer uses his/her position for personal benefit in the
form of cash, property, sex, drugs, etc.
Process Corruption - Answer-Officers interferes with the process of gathering and
presenting evidence.
Brutality Excessive Force - Answer-When LEO uses more force than is necessary to
meet the threat
On-duty unprofessional Conduct - Answer-Miscellaneous conduct directed toward the
public, such as inaction on calls or discrimination
Workplace deviance - Answer-LEO directs harassment and discrimination at colleagues
Off-duty unprofessional conduct - Answer-LEO engage in behavior in their personal
lives that reflects poorly on the department and the profession
Rule of Law - Answer-Allows out society to function as a society where individuals
expect justice.
Morals - Answer-Principles of right or wrong
Ethics - Answer-The discipline of determining good and evil & defining moral duties
Honor - Answer-Ones word is given as a guarantee
Betray - Answer-Breaking faith with Public trust
