Vocabulary

Question 1

Affidavit

Answer 1

Is a voluntary declaration of facts written down, sworn to, and signed by the person making the declaration before an officer authorized to administer oaths, such as a notary.

Question 2

To become Certified( Sworn) as a law enforcement officer, you must complete the following.

Answer 2

• Meet all the minimum requirements and standards
• Complete the approved basic recruit training
• pass the SOCE(state officer certification exam)
• be actively employed with a law enforcement agency in an auxiliary, pet-time, or full-time sworn officer position

Question 3

Nolo contenderé

Answer 3

When a person does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but agrees to accept punishment

Question 4

Assumption

Answer 4

Is a notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may or may not be factual.

Note: people make assumptions when they consider something to be true or false without proof or demonstration

Question 5

Bribery

Answer 5

To knowingly and intentionally give, offer, or promise to any public servant, or if a public servant , to knowing and intentionally request, solicit accept, or agree to accept for himself or herself or another , any pecuniary or other benefit not authorized by law with an intent or purpose to influence the performance of any act or omission which the person believes to be, or the public servant represents as being , within the official discretion of a pubic servant, in violation of a duty, or in performances of a public duty.

Question 6

Conflicts of interest

Answer 6

Taking or influencing official actions that could conflict with your responsibilities

Note: you must refrain from becoming involved in official law enforcement matters, unless required by law or policy.

Question 7

Discrimination

Answer 7

The negative treatment towards a person or a group that is based on color , race, gender, age, religion, ethnic and national origin, disability, or marital status.

Question 8

Ethical Behavior

Answer 8

Is principled, value-based decision making that is practiced daily

Question 9

Ethical Principles

Answer 9

Are rules of conduct derived from ethical values

Question 10

Ethics

Answer 10

Are standards of conduct based on the principles of right and wrong

Question 11

Gratuity

Answer 11

Anything of value intended to benefit the giver more than the receiver

Question 12

Perception

Answer 12

Is the impression in a person’s mind pd an individual, a group of people , or events based on experiences, biases, beliefs, assumptions, and observations.

Question 13

Perjury

Answer 13

The offense of lying in court after taking an oath

Question 14

Personal values

Answer 14

Are a person’s convictions about what is right and wrong, based on religious beliefs, cultural roots, family backgrounds, and personal experiences

Question 15

Prejudice

Answer 15

An unjustified and baseless attitude toward a person only because of their membership in a social group

Question 16

Professionalism

Answer 16

Is behavior that demonstrates good character and is marked by pride in yourself and your career

Question 17

Stereotyping

Answer 17

Judging a group of people who are different from you based on your own or others’ opinions or encounters

Question 18

Values

Answer 18

Are principles , standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable