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Leadership Correct Ans-is the practice of influencing people, while using ethical values and
goals, to produce an intended change.
Formal Correct Ans-"Authority" from above, top-down, legal, maintain control, limited,
imposed, status quo, avoidance, everyone to whom conferred.
Informal Correct Ans-"Power" all directions, *reciprocal flow, * all directions, trust,
influence change, unlimited, self-discipline, change, yes ( calculated), leaders.
Compliance Correct Ans-Acceptance of a person's authority. It yields to an outward change in
behavior, without an accompanying alteration of attitude.
Commitment Correct Ans-An outward manifestation of an internal agreement/ willingness to
embrace leadership values and agency goals.
Life Balance Correct Ans-= Work/ Personal Development, Family Community, and being a
Peace Officer.
Peer Leadership Correct Ans-Peer behavior are strong influence on peer officers. It is
incumbent on every peace officer to recognize that he or she has the opportunity to influence
,peers by modeling positive behaviors, taking charge, and sharing information if and when
appropriate.
Modeling Correct Ans-Maintaining ethical standers, professional appearance, (first
impressions) pursuing self development.
Intervening Correct Ans-As a leader, a peace officer must have the courage to address
unacceptable or unethical behavior and is obligated to intervene if such action is exhibited by
another officer.
Community policing Correct Ans-When peace officers and community members share a
common sense of values, communicate openly and regularly. Trust is the critical link in the
community/policing partnership.
Follower Correct Ans-Courage to: assume responsibility, serve with loyalty, challenge,
participate in transformation, and know when LEAVE!
Public Trust Correct Ans-is the expectation that the authority and power entrusted to a peace
officer will not abuse. The public must be confident that peace officers will perform their duties
in respect of that trust.
Factors Impacting Public Trust Correct Ans-1. Previous experience with law enforcement.
2. develop or enhance police/community partnerships.
3. General public apathy and prevailing attitudes.
,4. Impact of the family structure.
5. Social and/or economic conditions.
6. Situations that promote high levels of fear or a sense of collective victimization.
7. Media treatment of law enforcement events.
"The Golden Rule" = Dignity Correct Ans-"Do unto others as you would have others do unto
you"
The Golden rule establishes an essential spirit of ethical conduct.
The key to The Golden Rule frames your considered action with a responsibility for the well-
being of others.
Ethical Standards Correct Ans-The criteria set for professional conduct. Statements of the
specific objectives for which peace officers should strive are found in the Code of Conduct.
Career Survival Correct Ans-Despite the inherent dangers of the job, many officers who end
their careers prematurely do so as result of making poor ethical decisions. (e.g., *lying, sex
related offense.)
Community Expectations Correct Ans-The community expects that police officers will serve
the public interest and conduct themselves in an ethical manner. (keep the community safe and
secure, demonstrate professional behavior, solve problems.)
Agency Expectations Correct Ans-the police officer's agency expects: conformance with the
law.
, Code of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct and Responsibilities for Peace Officers.
Officer's Peer Expectation Correct Ans-Within the employing agency, an officer's peer
expect:
technical competence,support, integrity,
dependability, honesty, and friendship.
Expectation of Peace Officers Correct Ans-To effectively carry out their assigned duties and
fulfill community expectations, peace officers have expectations, including:
appropriate training, adequate resources, agency support, fair and ethical treatment, respect and
cooperation of the public.
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics Correct Ans-The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics was
adopted in 1956 by the National Conference of Police association of Chiefs of Police.
Adherence Correct Ans-any code is just words until translated into action. Officers give the
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics life and meaning by following it in their everyday conduct.
They also adhere to it as matter of personal integrity.
Key Elements Correct Ans-POST requires that all peace officers abide by the Law
Enforcement Code of Ethics. Officers should become thoroughly familiar with the code and
understand what they promise to uphold.