2020 NC BLET Ethics Exam Lecture Questions and Answers
Morals - ANSWER-Principles of right and wrong
The Professional Code of Ethics for Law Enforcement Officers. - ANSWER-1. The Law Enforcement Oath of Honor
2. Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
3. Law Enforcement Code of Conduct
4. Canons of Police Ethics
Brutality and Excessive Force - ANSWER-Law enforcement uses more force than is necessary to meet the threat
#3 of Major Groups of Unethical Behavior
Who developed the Professional Code Of Ethics for the Law Enforcement Officer? - ANSWER-International Association of Chiefs of Police
Community - ANSWER-jurisdiction and citizens served
Public Trust - ANSWER-charge of duty imposed in faith toward those you serve
Off-duty unprofessional conduct - ANSWER-Law enforcement officers engage in behavior in their personal lives that reflects poorly on the department and the profession
of law enforcement. Examples include fighting and drunk driving.
#6 of Major Group of Unethical Behavior Types of Ethical Dilemmas most frequently encountered by law enforcement (4) - ANSWER-1. Discretion (whether to strictly enforce law and when not to)
2. Duty (officer's role in society/performing services that are considered inconvenient or a waste
of time)
3. Honesty
4. Loyalty
Mama Rosa's Test - ANSWER-A new recruit is eating with his FTO and other officers. At the end of the meal, they prepare to leave and the rookie brings out his wallet to pay. The other officers tell him to shut up and put his money away. The cops have been eating at Mama Rosa's for a long time and the restaurant has never been held up. Mama Rosa is very thankful for this. The rookie insists on paying for the meal but the other officers don't want him to ruin a good thing. If the rookie doesn't pay he will be engaging in corrupt behavior and will feel bad about it later. If the rookie does pay the other officers will not trust him.
Character - ANSWER-qualities that distinguish an individual
Noble Cause Corruption - ANSWER-Rationalization that the "end" of crime fighting justifies "means" that might otherwise be illegal, unethical, and/or against rules or regulations
Example: -Lying on an affidavit -or the witness stand -or planting evidence
•Common Driver for Unethical Behavior
Public Servant - ANSWER-Due process model
-possibility of error
-finality is not priority
Morals - ANSWER-Principles of right and wrong
The Professional Code of Ethics for Law Enforcement Officers. - ANSWER-1. The Law Enforcement Oath of Honor
2. Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
3. Law Enforcement Code of Conduct
4. Canons of Police Ethics
Brutality and Excessive Force - ANSWER-Law enforcement uses more force than is necessary to meet the threat
#3 of Major Groups of Unethical Behavior
Who developed the Professional Code Of Ethics for the Law Enforcement Officer? - ANSWER-International Association of Chiefs of Police
Community - ANSWER-jurisdiction and citizens served
Public Trust - ANSWER-charge of duty imposed in faith toward those you serve
Off-duty unprofessional conduct - ANSWER-Law enforcement officers engage in behavior in their personal lives that reflects poorly on the department and the profession
of law enforcement. Examples include fighting and drunk driving.
#6 of Major Group of Unethical Behavior Types of Ethical Dilemmas most frequently encountered by law enforcement (4) - ANSWER-1. Discretion (whether to strictly enforce law and when not to)
2. Duty (officer's role in society/performing services that are considered inconvenient or a waste
of time)
3. Honesty
4. Loyalty
Mama Rosa's Test - ANSWER-A new recruit is eating with his FTO and other officers. At the end of the meal, they prepare to leave and the rookie brings out his wallet to pay. The other officers tell him to shut up and put his money away. The cops have been eating at Mama Rosa's for a long time and the restaurant has never been held up. Mama Rosa is very thankful for this. The rookie insists on paying for the meal but the other officers don't want him to ruin a good thing. If the rookie doesn't pay he will be engaging in corrupt behavior and will feel bad about it later. If the rookie does pay the other officers will not trust him.
Character - ANSWER-qualities that distinguish an individual
Noble Cause Corruption - ANSWER-Rationalization that the "end" of crime fighting justifies "means" that might otherwise be illegal, unethical, and/or against rules or regulations
Example: -Lying on an affidavit -or the witness stand -or planting evidence
•Common Driver for Unethical Behavior
Public Servant - ANSWER-Due process model
-possibility of error
-finality is not priority
