Ethics

Question 1

Define morals

Answer 1

Principles and values that govern a person’s decision-making.

Question 2

Define morality

Answer 2

Acting in a way that conforms to your own set of moral principles.

Question 3

Define ethics

Answer 3

Rules provided by an external source

Question 4

Define ethical

Answer 4

Making decisions/acting on the basis of established standards of conduct.

Question 5

Recognize the 4 common issues that contribute to officers acting unethically

Answer 5

Anger
Lust
Greed
Peer Pressure

Question 6

Recognize the 2 U.S Codes that require officers ti intervene when another officer is involved in unethical or illegal activities

Answer 6

42 U.S Code 1983

18 U. S. Code 242

Question 7

Recognize the three elements of ethical decision making in the context of the law enforcement profession

Answer 7

Desire
Awareness
Skills

Question 8

Define the 6 principals of the police ethical intelligence

Answer 8

-Know the law
-Provide for a safer community and better place to live
-Develop the art of Ethical/Discretionary Balance.
-Self awareness and controlled emotions
-Empathy in interpersonal communications& Discretionary Decision-Making
-Actively support Agency Policy and Community Expectations that Address
Unethical Acts or Behaviors

Question 9

Recognize the five keys to police ethics

Answer 9

• Integrity
• Preparation
• Humility
• Compassion
• COURAGE