Police Issues and Ethics

The learn as you work program that new officers go through at the department that hired them is

A practice in which the police make an arrest for every violation that comes to their attention

Power to overcome fear

The Right or power to make a decision

NY Police Officer that in the 70's went to the Media and reported corruption in the Department

harmful physical & emotional outcomes when the requirements or a job do not match capabilities

demanding discounts, free admission, and free food

A civilian board to oversee selection, promotion and discipline procedures for a sheriff’s Dept

Factors limiting discretion include:

Most people rate the police high in the area of honesty and ethical standards.

What are the advatnages of hiring college educated police officers

Factors Affecting Discretion includes

Officers who occasionally engage in illegal activities such as small gifts is called

Keeping private information private

The practice of relying on the judgment of the police officers to decide which laws to enforce.

Lying for other officers apprehended in illegal activity

a perplexing or awkward situation necessitating a choice between unpleasant choices

Doing the right thing

The Balanced Approach is a decision making model that includes:

accepting free food, drinks, and admission to entertainment

conforming with principles of right & wronge

taking items from the scene of a theft or burglary

refraining from lying, cheating and stealing

Successful recruitment programs for police include:

A written statement of expected behavior.

Qualifications for a police officer include all except:

giving breaks on law enforcement to family and friends

A set of rules that define our view of the world

Qualities of a Successful Police Officer candidate does not include:

use of hiring practices designed to get the police force to more closely represent communities

The stopping and/or detaining of individuals by law enforcement officers based solely on race.

Professionalism Requires

Most americans have at least some confidence in the police.