ethics Flashcards
(58 cards)
A code of values which guides our choices and actions and determines the purpose and course of our lives.
Ethics
Ethics matter because one person (you) can
make a bad decisions that could adversely alter the lives of many people.
As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to
serve mankind;
to safeguard lives and property
protect the innocent against deception
the weak against oppression
I will keep my private life______ as an example to all.
unsullied
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of
public faith.
A code of conduct put forward by a society, some other group (religion), or by an individual regarding his own behavior.
Morality
What we hold dear to us and are rooted deep within.
Beliefs
Attitudes about the worth of people, concepts or things
Values
Related to honesty and sincerity
Integrity
A firm belief in the honesty, reliability of another, faith in another.
Trust
What is your fundamental responsibility?
To serve mankind and to protect those you serve.
Why do we remain silent in the face of unethical behavior?
Fear Embarrassment Narrow conceptions of ethical responsibility implicated friends Lack of organizational political skills
What are the two requirements for attaining professional status;
Rules, regulations and policies must be enforced.
They must be broad enough to cover all situations
Why is the topic of ethics important to us?
Career Survival Media Views of agency and you in the community Inside agency dissension Personal stress Innocent people can suffer
The Oath of office is in what article of the Oklahoma constitution?
Article 15
I do solemnly swear that I will ____,_____, and _____ the constitution of the us.
Support, obey and defend
The foregoing oath shall be administered b some person authorized and in the case of state officers and judges of the supreme court, shall be filed in the
office of the secretary of state
and
in case of other judicial and county officers in the office of the
clerk of the county in which the same is taken.
Every officer and employee of the state, county, school district, municipality, public agency who is appointed or elected to office on or after July 1 1953 for a period of 30 days or more, in order to qualify and enter upon the duties of his office or employment shall
first take and subscribe to the loyalty oath or affirmation
Focus of ethics courses are generally on ______ and _______ behavior.
appropriate
and
inappropriate
Who developed the first law enforcement code of ethics in 1957?
The international association of chiefs of police
Why do we need a code of ethics?
constantly placed in a position to make ethical decisions
Must recognize ethical situations and potential results of the decisions we make
Ethical decisions come from careful considerations of options available to the decision maker.
The percentage of people that believes the law enforcement code of silence exists and is fairly common though the nation.
79%
The existence of a code of silence doesn’t bother them?
52%
Code of silence is more justified when excessive force involves a citizen who is abusive?
24%
