Ethics - ANSWER-discipline of dealing with what is good and
bad and with moral duty and obligation.
Ethics misconceptions: - ANSWER-•Ethics is not something
good people worry about •Idealism is incompatible with
realism •People concerned about ethics dismiss every
pleasure and are just "holier than thou" •If other officers are
not concerned, then a behavior is unacceptable
standards of conduct - ANSWER-As public servants, we are
expected to abide by standards of conduct established by the
texas legislature, the federal government and departmental
policies.
Texas ethics commission - ANSWER-has subpoena powers
and can initiate their own investigations
,A.C.T: - ANSWER-•Alternatives: identify all choices
•Consequences: project outcomes •Tell your story: prepare
defense
Stakeholders: - ANSWER-any person organization or entity
that may be affected by what you do.
Ethics check questions - ANSWER-•Is it legal? Will it violate
any laws? •Is it balanced? Is it fair to everyone? •How will I
feel about myself? Will it withstand the public?
"firm but fair" - ANSWER-conduct, or humane treatment,
effective communication, and problem or situation being
resolved before turning into a major investigation.
Jail climate - ANSWER-is the prevailing behavioral
atmosphere throughout the jail facility. The jail climate is
affected by many factors including inmate game-playing, jail
programs and inmate-staff relations.
Reasons for inmate game playing: - ANSWER-•Inactivity
(boredom) •Position (information) •Status (rep)
,Indicators of inmate stress include: - ANSWER-•Tenseness
•Loss of appetite •Insomnia •Lethargy (lazy) •Persistent
minor illnesses
Three components of communication: - ANSWER-•Verbal
communication ("what I say") •Body language (How I show it)
•Listening (the effect of the words selected)
Attitude - ANSWER-combo of personal knowledge and
feelings about someone or something that influence behavior
Race - ANSWER-refers to groups of people with certain
ancestry and shared characteristics
Ethnicity - ANSWER-refers to shared culture and background
Ethnocentrism - ANSWER-ones culture as the center and the
basis for all comparisons
Prejudice - ANSWER-judgment formed beforehand
Discrimination - ANSWER-acting on the basis of prejudice
, Basic beliefs or attitudes harbored by prejudiced people: -
ANSWER-•Feeling of superiority •Others are strange or
different •Proprietary claims •Fear
Forms of prejudice: - ANSWER-•Racial •Ethnic •Gender
•National origin •Political affiliation •Authority figures
•Sexual orientation •Physically/mentally challenged
•Religious •Age •Economic/occupational/socioeconomic
status •Weight •Individual personal preferences
All people share common needs: - ANSWER-social, health,
employment, shelter, food and self image
Individuals should be evaluated on their - ANSWER-merit
Display to avoid prejudice: - ANSWER-•Sensitivity
•Impartiality •Empathy •Tolerance
U.S Code 241: - ANSWER-Conspiracy against rights: 2 or more
conspire to deny right, $10k fine, term of imprisonment not
to exceed 10 years or if a death occurred, life sentence.
U.S Code 242: - ANSWER-Deprivation of rights under color of
law. Any person found to deny right, privilege or immunities
found in constitution is subject to fine, imprisonment or both.
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