Exam 1

Question 1

the legally granted right to issue commands or give directions to others

Answer 1

Authority

Question 2

money or any other valuable consideration given or promised w a view to corrupt the behavior of a person or public official; anything given or serving to persuade or induce a public official; such as money or favor, offered or given to a person in a position of trust to influence that person’s views or conduct

Answer 2

Bribe

Question 3

a conflict between a person’s private interests and public obligations; a situation in which a public official’s decision are influenced by the official’s personal interests; a situation in which someone who has to make a decision in an official capacity stands support profit from the decision

Answer 3

Conflict of Interest

Question 4

inducement of a public official by improper means (bribery, graft, extortion) to violate duty. Forbidden acts involving the misuse of office for gain

Answer 4

Corruption

Question 5

the act of misleading or state of being misled. Something that misleads or is intended to mislead; fraud; artifice; trickery

Answer 5

Deception

Question 6

a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives

Answer 6

Dilemma

Question 7

the authorized capacity to make judgements and choose from among a variety of actions to resolve a problem within the limits of the law and Department policy

Answer 7

Discretion

Question 8

standards of principles of conduct governing a profession; the rules of conduct or duty

Answer 8

Ethics

Question 9

a thing given willingly to someone without payment, a present

Answer 9

Gift

Question 10

the acquisition of money, gain, or advantage by dishonest, unfair, or illegal means, esp. through the abuse of one’s position or influence

Answer 10

Graft

Question 11

something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service, especially a tip

Answer 11

Gratuity

Question 12

soundness of moral principles; character of uncorrupted virtue; uprightness, honesty, self-control, courage, and compassion.

Answer 12

Integrity

Question 13

the performance by a public official of an act that is legally unjustified, harmful or contrary to the law; intentional commission of a prohibited act

Answer 13

Malfeasance

Question 14

behavior not conforming to prevailing standards or laws impropriety, wrongdoing, violations department rules and procedures

Answer 14

Misconduct

Question 15

the wrongful performance of a normally lawful act; the wrongful and injurious exercise of lawful authority; performance that one is obligated or permitted to do in a manner which is improper, sloppy, or negligence

Answer 15

Misfeasance

Question 16

capacity of distinguishing between right and wrong. Conduct or behavior with regard to right or wrong

Answer 16

Morals

Question 17

a point of view that highlights the moral and ethical dimensions of actions and events. A person with ______ ______ should be capable of distinguishing between right and wrong

Answer 17

Moral Perspective

Question 18

the omission of some act that ought to have been performed; failure to perform an act which one is obligated to do due to omission or failure to recognize the obligation

Answer 18

Nonfeasance

Question 19

a statement defining rules of conduct in general terms

Answer 19

Principle

Question 20

one whose career or occupational behavior is based in specialized knowledge, training and skill, and is governed by standards of ethical performance

Answer 20

Professional

Question 21

exercising public authority within the legal limits and according to the ends for which it was created

Answer 21

Public Trust

Question 22

from the latin meaning “this for that” , _____ indicates that an item or a service has been traded in return for something of value

Answer 22

Quid pro quo

Question 23

the process within society that forms the character of a person, including norms, values, behavior, and social skills. The factors in this process may include family, friends, mentors, religion, and schooling.

Answer 23

Socialization

Question 24

something given in return or recompense for meritorious service in the public interest

Answer 24

Rewards

Question 25

exercises of authority are grounded in published principles or laws enacted by a duly authorized individual. Authority is not based on the self-interest of an individual

Answer 25

Rule of law

Question 26

principles, standards or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable

Answer 26

Value

Question 27

BPD Academy Rules and Procedures Rule 3 is about

Answer 27

Integrity

Question 28

BPD Rules and Procedures Rule 113 is about

Answer 28

Public Integrity Policy

Question 29

fabricating evidence that does not exist; destroying or distorting material evidence; knowingly failing to seek, discover or bring forth evidence that a reasonable person/officer would conclude might have an impact on the outcome of a matter before a court

Answer 29

Falsifying evidence

Question 30

the use of authority, legal or otherwise, which results in the unequal application of the law toward some identifiable group or group member because of his/her affiliation with that group

Answer 30

Bias

Question 31

how many canons of ethics are there?

Answer 31

11

Question 32

BPD and every employee under its authority shall uphold the Constitution of the US, the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Mass and all laws enacted or established pursuant to legally constituted authority

Answer 32

Canon One

Question 33

As a law enforcement organization, BPD and its agents shall treat those with whom it comes into contact with respect and dignity

Answer 33

Canon Two

Question 34

division that is responsible for handling corruption prevention programs and proactive and reactive investigations

Answer 34

Anti-Corruption Division