FLETC UPTP EXAM 1 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
5 practices of exemplary leadership - Correct Answers -1. Model the way
2. Inspire a shared vision
3. Challenge the process
4. Enable others to act
5. Encourage the heart
(MICEE)
Identify elements in the use of authority - Correct Answers -Power
Force
Discretion
Control
Influence
Leadership
Command Presence
(PFCDICL)
Identify the core values of law enforcement officers and how they influence an officer's
use of authority - Correct Answers -honesty
courage
compassion
respect
integrity
fairness
Identify common issues related to ethical behavior in law enforcement environments -
Correct Answers -Misuse of gov't vehicle
Misuse of gov't property
Misuse of gov't issued travel charge card
Misuse of authority/position
Improper disclosure of classified information
Unlawful acceptance of things of value (gifts, entertainment, favors)
Identify key terms related to ethical behavior in law enforcement environment - Correct
Answers -Values
Ethics
Morals
,Moral Knowing
Moral Feeling
Moral Action
Identify influences that affect ethical decision making - Correct Answers -Peer pressure
slippery slope
rationalization
noble cause
noble cause corruption
street level bureaucracy
hypervigilance
victim-based thinking
continuum of compromise
(Acts of Omission-failure, Acts of Commission/Administrative-failure of agency policy,
Acts of Commission/Criminal-committing criminal acts)
(Pink Slippers Running Near Super Hot Victims)
Identify critical thinking concepts & tools associated with making ethical decisions -
Correct Answers -Toolset
Skillset
Mindset
Heartset
Moral Courage
IDWAE - Correct Answers -Inquire
Define
Weigh
Act
Evaluate
Identify essential elements of ethically serving & protecting a culturally diverse U.S. -
Correct Answers -Culture
Cultural Competency
Stereotypes
Racial Profiling
Intercultural Communication Competency
Procedural Justice
(CCSRIP)
Identify elements of sexual harassment - Correct Answers -Quid Pro Quo: something for
something
-Tangible Employment Action: significant change in employment status
Hostile Work Environment
(ex. verbal, non-verbal, graphic, physical)
Branches of Government - Correct Answers -Legislative, Executive, Judicial
, 1st Amendment - Correct Answers -Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, &
Petition
4th Amendment - Correct Answers -Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
exclusionary rule - Correct Answers -a law that prohibits the use of illegally obtained
evidence in a criminal trial
5th Amendment - Correct Answers -Criminal Proceedings
Due Process (Fundamental Fairness)
Eminent Domain
Double Jeopardy
Protection from Self-incrimination
6th Amendment - Correct Answers -Right to a fair, speedy trial
8th Amendment - Correct Answers -excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishment
14th Amendment - Correct Answers -Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are
citizens and are guaranteed EQUAL PROTECTION of the laws
Use of Force - Correct Answers -4th Amendment, Facts & Circumstances make use of
force reasonable
Graham Factors (Graham V. Connor 4th Amendment) - Correct Answers -Tense,
Uncertain, Rapidly Evolving
Severity of the crime
Immediate threat to officers or others *most important*, Resisting arrest
attempting to evade arrest
Graham Factors (Graham V. Connor 4th Amendment)... continued - Correct Answers -#
of officers v. # of suspects
size age condition & skillset v. suspects
distance
duration of action
injury to suspect/officer
pre-assault indicators
availability of weapons
facts known at time force was used (violent/mental history, alcohol/drugs)
environmental factors (daytime/reduced light)
totality of circumstances
Scott v. Harris, 550 U.S. 372, 383 (2007): - Correct Answers -Use of deadly force ->
imposed serious risk to officers/others
AND ANSWERS
5 practices of exemplary leadership - Correct Answers -1. Model the way
2. Inspire a shared vision
3. Challenge the process
4. Enable others to act
5. Encourage the heart
(MICEE)
Identify elements in the use of authority - Correct Answers -Power
Force
Discretion
Control
Influence
Leadership
Command Presence
(PFCDICL)
Identify the core values of law enforcement officers and how they influence an officer's
use of authority - Correct Answers -honesty
courage
compassion
respect
integrity
fairness
Identify common issues related to ethical behavior in law enforcement environments -
Correct Answers -Misuse of gov't vehicle
Misuse of gov't property
Misuse of gov't issued travel charge card
Misuse of authority/position
Improper disclosure of classified information
Unlawful acceptance of things of value (gifts, entertainment, favors)
Identify key terms related to ethical behavior in law enforcement environment - Correct
Answers -Values
Ethics
Morals
,Moral Knowing
Moral Feeling
Moral Action
Identify influences that affect ethical decision making - Correct Answers -Peer pressure
slippery slope
rationalization
noble cause
noble cause corruption
street level bureaucracy
hypervigilance
victim-based thinking
continuum of compromise
(Acts of Omission-failure, Acts of Commission/Administrative-failure of agency policy,
Acts of Commission/Criminal-committing criminal acts)
(Pink Slippers Running Near Super Hot Victims)
Identify critical thinking concepts & tools associated with making ethical decisions -
Correct Answers -Toolset
Skillset
Mindset
Heartset
Moral Courage
IDWAE - Correct Answers -Inquire
Define
Weigh
Act
Evaluate
Identify essential elements of ethically serving & protecting a culturally diverse U.S. -
Correct Answers -Culture
Cultural Competency
Stereotypes
Racial Profiling
Intercultural Communication Competency
Procedural Justice
(CCSRIP)
Identify elements of sexual harassment - Correct Answers -Quid Pro Quo: something for
something
-Tangible Employment Action: significant change in employment status
Hostile Work Environment
(ex. verbal, non-verbal, graphic, physical)
Branches of Government - Correct Answers -Legislative, Executive, Judicial
, 1st Amendment - Correct Answers -Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, &
Petition
4th Amendment - Correct Answers -Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
exclusionary rule - Correct Answers -a law that prohibits the use of illegally obtained
evidence in a criminal trial
5th Amendment - Correct Answers -Criminal Proceedings
Due Process (Fundamental Fairness)
Eminent Domain
Double Jeopardy
Protection from Self-incrimination
6th Amendment - Correct Answers -Right to a fair, speedy trial
8th Amendment - Correct Answers -excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishment
14th Amendment - Correct Answers -Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are
citizens and are guaranteed EQUAL PROTECTION of the laws
Use of Force - Correct Answers -4th Amendment, Facts & Circumstances make use of
force reasonable
Graham Factors (Graham V. Connor 4th Amendment) - Correct Answers -Tense,
Uncertain, Rapidly Evolving
Severity of the crime
Immediate threat to officers or others *most important*, Resisting arrest
attempting to evade arrest
Graham Factors (Graham V. Connor 4th Amendment)... continued - Correct Answers -#
of officers v. # of suspects
size age condition & skillset v. suspects
distance
duration of action
injury to suspect/officer
pre-assault indicators
availability of weapons
facts known at time force was used (violent/mental history, alcohol/drugs)
environmental factors (daytime/reduced light)
totality of circumstances
Scott v. Harris, 550 U.S. 372, 383 (2007): - Correct Answers -Use of deadly force ->
imposed serious risk to officers/others
