2020 NC BLET Ethics

Morals - Answer- Principles of right and wrong The Professional Code of Ethics for Law Enforcement Officers. - Answer- 1. The Law Enforcement Oath of Honor 2. Law Enforcement Code of Ethics 3. Law Enforcement Code of Conduct 4. Canons of Police Ethics Brutality and Excessive Force - Answer- Law enforcement uses more force than is necessary to meet the threat #3 of Major Groups of Unethical Behavior Who developed the Professional Code Of Ethics for the Law Enforcement Officer? - Answer- International Association of Chiefs of Police Community - Answer- jurisdiction and citizens served Public Trust - Answer- charge of duty imposed in faith toward those you serve Off-duty unprofessional conduct - Answer- Law enforcement officers engage in behavior in their personal lives that reflects poorly on the department and the profession of law enforcement. Examples include fighting and drunk driving. #6 of Major Group of Unethical Behavior Types of Ethical Dilemmas most frequently encountered by law enforcement (4) - Answer- 1. Discretion (whether to strictly enforce law and when not to) 2. Duty (officer's role in society/performing services that are considered inconvenient or a waste of time) 3. Honesty 4. Loyalty Mama Rosa's Test - Answer- A new recruit is eating with his FTO and other officers. At the end of the meal, they prepare to leave and the rookie brings out his wallet to pay. The other officers tell him to shut up and put his money away. The cops have been eating at Mama Rosa's for a long time and the restaurant has never been held up. Mama Rosa is very thankful for this. The rookie insists on paying for the meal but the o