KLETC Test 2 Questions with Correct Answers Latest Update 2025/2026
What are the highest ethical standards for law enforcement? - Answers Protectors of Society
Power and Authority
Enforcer of Law(s)
Role Model
Oath of Office
Why is the ethical conduct of a law enforcement officer to all officers? - Answers Career Survival
-May mean a difference in having a career or not.
Media Coverage
-High profile profession.
Community view of the Agency
In-house dissension
-High cost to organization.
Personal Stress
-Enhanced by guilt costly to the officer.
IT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO!!!
Ethics - Answers Code of Values by which we live. Relates to what we consider "right" and
"wrong."
Values - Answers Beliefs upon which our actions and decisions are made.
Integrity - Answers Living in a manner true to your beliefs.
Professionalism - Answers The conduct or qualities that characterize a profession.
Ultimate Goal - Answers Public Service
What are the values used in law enforcement and community relations. - Answers Personal
Professional
Organizational
Societal
,Identify causes of unethical acts within a law enforcement organization. - Answers Ugly Internal
Policies
Inadequate Background Checks
Inept FTO Programs
Poor Role Models
The Law Enforcement Umbrella of Authority - Answers The People
The Constitution
The Laws
The Agency Head
The Agency Policies
Sources of law from which law enforcement obtain their power and authority. - Answers The U.S.
Constitution
The State Statutes
Ordinances
Court Rulings
Top 3 Rules LEOs have as 1st Responders - Answers 1. Stop the Killing,
2. Stop the Dying,
3. Secure the Crime Scene.
Preliminary Investigation - Answers The 1st step in the investigation determining if a crime has
been committed.
Activities associated with a Preliminary Investigation. - Answers Providing for needs of the
victim,
Interviewing the victim, complainant, and witnesses,
Evaluating facts present in statements and observed at the scene,
Document information discovered,
Communicate information to continue the investigation.
Procedure in evaluating facts present in statements and observing a crime scene. - Answers
, Determine what crime occurred,
Determine assistance needed,
Identify perpetrator,
Identify evidence relevant to prosecution.
If no crime has been committed: - Answers No further police action needed,
-Explain to complainant,
-Some civil may require police presence,
Provide Information and Resources,
-Community Policing Opportunity.
If a Crime has been committed: - Answers Separate and Interview victims, witnesses, and
suspects,
Protect scene, with more officers if possible,
Search scene, possible with a warrant,
Call of special assistance as needed,
Document, Document, Document.
Basic sources of information immediately available at the preliminary investigation stage of
inquiry. - Answers Victims,
Witnesses,
Observations,
NCIC,
Driver's License,
Local Records Checks.
Various qualities desirable in a witness. - Answers Present at the Event,
Conscious of the event,
Attentive of the event,
No personal agenda.
What are the highest ethical standards for law enforcement? - Answers Protectors of Society
Power and Authority
Enforcer of Law(s)
Role Model
Oath of Office
Why is the ethical conduct of a law enforcement officer to all officers? - Answers Career Survival
-May mean a difference in having a career or not.
Media Coverage
-High profile profession.
Community view of the Agency
In-house dissension
-High cost to organization.
Personal Stress
-Enhanced by guilt costly to the officer.
IT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO!!!
Ethics - Answers Code of Values by which we live. Relates to what we consider "right" and
"wrong."
Values - Answers Beliefs upon which our actions and decisions are made.
Integrity - Answers Living in a manner true to your beliefs.
Professionalism - Answers The conduct or qualities that characterize a profession.
Ultimate Goal - Answers Public Service
What are the values used in law enforcement and community relations. - Answers Personal
Professional
Organizational
Societal
,Identify causes of unethical acts within a law enforcement organization. - Answers Ugly Internal
Policies
Inadequate Background Checks
Inept FTO Programs
Poor Role Models
The Law Enforcement Umbrella of Authority - Answers The People
The Constitution
The Laws
The Agency Head
The Agency Policies
Sources of law from which law enforcement obtain their power and authority. - Answers The U.S.
Constitution
The State Statutes
Ordinances
Court Rulings
Top 3 Rules LEOs have as 1st Responders - Answers 1. Stop the Killing,
2. Stop the Dying,
3. Secure the Crime Scene.
Preliminary Investigation - Answers The 1st step in the investigation determining if a crime has
been committed.
Activities associated with a Preliminary Investigation. - Answers Providing for needs of the
victim,
Interviewing the victim, complainant, and witnesses,
Evaluating facts present in statements and observed at the scene,
Document information discovered,
Communicate information to continue the investigation.
Procedure in evaluating facts present in statements and observing a crime scene. - Answers
, Determine what crime occurred,
Determine assistance needed,
Identify perpetrator,
Identify evidence relevant to prosecution.
If no crime has been committed: - Answers No further police action needed,
-Explain to complainant,
-Some civil may require police presence,
Provide Information and Resources,
-Community Policing Opportunity.
If a Crime has been committed: - Answers Separate and Interview victims, witnesses, and
suspects,
Protect scene, with more officers if possible,
Search scene, possible with a warrant,
Call of special assistance as needed,
Document, Document, Document.
Basic sources of information immediately available at the preliminary investigation stage of
inquiry. - Answers Victims,
Witnesses,
Observations,
NCIC,
Driver's License,
Local Records Checks.
Various qualities desirable in a witness. - Answers Present at the Event,
Conscious of the event,
Attentive of the event,
No personal agenda.
