Exam (elaborations) NC Blet Ethics

NC Blet Ethics EXAM What are Morals - ANSWER principles of right and wrong What are Ethics - ANSWER the discipline of determining good and evil Professional Ethics - ANSWER Abiding by the moral codes or rules of the society in which we work society measures behavior based on what 2 terms - ANSWER acceptability and unacceptability ask yourself this before taking action - ANSWER 1) any alternatives 2) what solution would do most good 3) any consequences to the solution 4) is solution legal 5) is solution morally right 4 factors of professionalism - ANSWER 1) attitude 2) ethical conduct 3) good communication skills 4) knowledge through education and training what makes a true professional - ANSWER Discretion what is duty - ANSWER skilled performance, commitment above personal interests, and self sacrifice what is secondary to to a officers duty - ANSWER personal interests what makes law enforcement different from most other businesses or professions? - ANSWER public trust law enforcement rules of official conduct - ANSWER Oaths of office code of ethics canons of ethics & departments written and unwritten policies and procedures how many articles are in the canons of police ethics - ANSWER 11 article 1 - ANSWER Primary responsibility of job: protection of people article 2 - ANSWER limitations of authority: article 3 - ANSWER duty to be familiar with law, and responsibilities of self and public officials