DCJS PROFESSIONALISM COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATED CORRECT
ANSWERS | 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATE
Article 8. Conduct in Arresting and Dealing with Law Violators The law enforcement officer
shall use his power of arrest strictly in accordance with the law and with due regard to the
rights of the citizen concerned.
humanize everyone in every situation
Article 9. Gifts and Favors The law enforcement officer, representing government, bears the
heavy responsibility of maintaining, in his own conduct, the honor and integrity of all
government institutions. He shall, therefore, guard against placing himself in a position in which
any person can expect special consideration or in which the public can reasonably assume that
special consideration is being given. Thus, he should be firm in refusing gifts, favors, or
gratuities, large or small, which can, in the public mind, be interpreted as capable of influencing
his judgment in the discharge of his duties.
can't accept gifts
Article 10. Presentation of Evidence Shall be concerned equally in the prosecution of the
wrongdoer and the defense of the innocent.
maintain evidence and go off facts only
Article 11. Attitude toward Profession Maintain public trust
, self improvement is a professional responsibility
Handling unethical and/or illegal conduct on the part of fellow officer 1. Police supervisors
and executives must take lead establishing the ethical Standards
2. agencies must pay adequate wages to attract qualified applicants and screen them carefully
to ensure the hiring of honest officers
3. agencies must ride their ranks of those who use unethical and corrupt practices
4. officers must report misconduct
Reason to maintain knowledge of law enforcement work Current info may impact legality of
arrest and searches
How to maintain knowledge of the law? 1. Virginia code book
2.periodicals from department
3. attorney general opinions
4. Federal and state Supreme Court decisions
Reasons for having role call 1. Exchange information between shifts as preparation for
patrol
2. patrol assignments and/or changes
3. current information covered
ANSWERS | 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATE
Article 8. Conduct in Arresting and Dealing with Law Violators The law enforcement officer
shall use his power of arrest strictly in accordance with the law and with due regard to the
rights of the citizen concerned.
humanize everyone in every situation
Article 9. Gifts and Favors The law enforcement officer, representing government, bears the
heavy responsibility of maintaining, in his own conduct, the honor and integrity of all
government institutions. He shall, therefore, guard against placing himself in a position in which
any person can expect special consideration or in which the public can reasonably assume that
special consideration is being given. Thus, he should be firm in refusing gifts, favors, or
gratuities, large or small, which can, in the public mind, be interpreted as capable of influencing
his judgment in the discharge of his duties.
can't accept gifts
Article 10. Presentation of Evidence Shall be concerned equally in the prosecution of the
wrongdoer and the defense of the innocent.
maintain evidence and go off facts only
Article 11. Attitude toward Profession Maintain public trust
, self improvement is a professional responsibility
Handling unethical and/or illegal conduct on the part of fellow officer 1. Police supervisors
and executives must take lead establishing the ethical Standards
2. agencies must pay adequate wages to attract qualified applicants and screen them carefully
to ensure the hiring of honest officers
3. agencies must ride their ranks of those who use unethical and corrupt practices
4. officers must report misconduct
Reason to maintain knowledge of law enforcement work Current info may impact legality of
arrest and searches
How to maintain knowledge of the law? 1. Virginia code book
2.periodicals from department
3. attorney general opinions
4. Federal and state Supreme Court decisions
Reasons for having role call 1. Exchange information between shifts as preparation for
patrol
2. patrol assignments and/or changes
3. current information covered
