NC BLET ETHICS EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM
180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE
Law enforcement has traditionally been a position – ANSWERpedestal
A police officer acts as an official representation of ? – ANSWER- the
government
is having the strength to withstand unethical pressure, fear or
danger ? – ANSWER- courage
All citizens will be treated _ with courtesy, consideration, and
dignity. – ANSWER- equally
Common Drivers for Unethical Behavior – ANSWER- 1. Noble cause
corruption
- Blue curtain/ Code of Silence
- Slippery slope
- “Momma Rosa’s Test”
Six Major groups of Unethical Behavior in Law Enforcement –
ANSWER- 1. Graft, Bribery, and classic corruption - Process corruption
- Brutality and excessive force
- On-duty unprofessional conduct
- Work place deviance
- Off-duty unprofessional conduct
Types of Ethical Dilemmas – ANSWER- 1. Dilemmas of discretion - Dilemmas of duty
- Dilemmas of honesty
- Dilemmas of loyalty
Betray – ANSWER- breaking faith with public trust
Integrity – ANSWER- being the same person in private and public life
Character – ANSWER- qualities that distinguish an individual
public trust – ANSWER- charge of duty imposed in faith toward those
you serve
Community – ANSWER- the jurisdiction and citizens served
Accountability – ANSWER- the strength to withstand unethical pressure,
fear or danger ‘
Morals – ANSWER- Principles of right and wrong
the professional code of ethics for law enforcement officers. –
ANSWER- -the law enforcement oath of honor
-law enforcement code of ethics
-law enforcement code of conduct
-canons of police ethics
Brutality and Excessive Force – ANSWER- Law enforcement uses more
force than is necessary to meet the threat
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
Ethical dilemmas most frequently encountered by law enforcement –
ANSWER- Dilemmas of discretion (when to strictly enforce law and
when not to)
Dilemmas of duty (hat is role in society/performing services that are
considered a waste of time)
Rule of Law
Allows out society to function as a society where individuals expect justice.
Morals
Principles of right or wrong
Ethics
The discipline of determining good and evil & defining moral duties
Honor
Ones word is given as a guarantee
Betray
Breaking faith with Public trust
Badge
Symbol of your office
Integrity
same person in private and public
Character
Qualities that distinguish an individual
Public Trust
A charge of duty imposed in faith towards those you serve
Courage
The strength to withstand unethical pressure, fear of danger
Accountability
Answerable
Community
The jurisdiction and citizens served
Art. 1 Primary Responsibility of the job
the protection of the people through upholding of laws
Art. 2 Limitation of Authority
The American government gives no man absolute power
Art. 3 Duty to be familiar with the law
Leo shall study the principles od the law and seek aid when unclear
Art. 4 Using proper means to gain proper end
Pay strict heed to selection of means in discharging duties.
Art. 5 Cooperation with public officails in their duty
Cooperate fully with other public official’s
Art. 6 Private Conduct
Expressing either disrespect for the law or seeking special privilege reflects the police service
Art. 7 Conduct toward the public
Deal with individuals in a manner to instill respect for laws and inspire confidence and trust
Art. 8 Conduct in arresting/dealing w/ violators
Use powers of arrest strictly in accordance w/ the law & due regards to rights of citizens
Art. 9 Gifts and Favors
Guards against positions in which any person can expect special consideration. Be firm in refusing gifts, favors, gratuities.
Art. 10 Presentation of evidence
LEO shall ascertain what constitutes evidence and shall present evidence impartially and without malice
Art. 11 Attitude toward the profession
Recognize responsibility as a public servant
Noble cause corruption
rationalization that the “end” of crime fighting justifies “means” that might be illegal
Blue curtain/Code of Silence
An officer makes a mistake, co-worker covers for the mistake. Officers now feels indebted
Slippery Slope
Minor illegal/corrupt behavior allows for greater corruption to become easier
Graft, Bribery/Corrupt
Officer uses his/her position for personal benefit in the form of cash, property, sex, drugs, etc.
Process Corruption
Officers interferes with the process of gathering and presenting evidence.
Brutality Excessive Force
When LEO uses more force than is necessary to meet the threat
On-duty unprofessional Conduct
Miscellaneous conduct directed toward the public, such as inaction on calls or discrimination
Workplace deviance
LEO directs harassment and discrimination at colleagues
Off-duty unprofessional conduct
LEO engage in behavior in their personal lives that reflects poorly on the department and the profession
What are Morals
principles of right and wrong
What are Ethics
the discipline of determining good and evil
Professional Ethics
Abiding by the moral codes or rules of the society in which we work
society measures behavior based on what 2 terms
acceptability and unacceptability
ask yourself this before taking action
1) any alternatives
2) what solution would do most good
3) any consequences to the solution
4) is solution legal
5) is solution morally right
4 factors of professionalism
1) attitude
2) ethical conduct
3) good communication skills
4) knowledge through education and training
what makes a true professional
Discretion
what is duty
skilled performance, commitment above personal interests, and self sacrifice
what is secondary to to a officers duty
personal interests
what makes law enforcement different from most other businesses or professions?
public trust
law enforcement rules of official conduct
Oaths of office
code of ethics
canons of ethics & departments written and unwritten policies and procedures
how many articles are in the canons of police ethics
11
article 1
Primary responsibility of job: protection of people
article 2
limitations of authority:
article 3
duty to be familiar with law, and responsibilities of self and public officials
article 4
utilization of proper means to gain proper ends
article 5
cooperation with public officials in the discharge of their authorized duties
article 6
private conduct: have integrity in your private life
article 7
conduct towards public
article 8
conduct in arresting and dealing with law violators: arrest in accordance to the law
article 9
gifts and favors: refuse gifts, favors or gratuities
article 10
presentation of evidence: give evidence impartially and without malice
article 11
attitude towards profession
Is the symbol of office
Badge
when one’s word is given as an guarantee
Honor
in the absence of the rule of law, any type of constitutional democracy is?
Impossible
Law enforcement has traditionally been a _ position
pedestal
A police officer acts as an official representation of ?
the government
_ is having the strength to withstand unethical pressure, fear or danger ?
courage
All citizens will be treated _ with courtesy, consideration, and dignity.
equally
Common Drivers for Unethical Behavior
- Noble cause corruption
- Blue curtain/ Code of Silence
- Slippery slope
- “Momma Rosa’s Test”
Six Major groups of Unethical Behavior in Law Enforcement
- Graft, Bribery, and classic corruption
- Process corruption
- Brutality and excessive force
- On-duty unprofessional conduct
- Work place deviance
- Off-duty unprofessional conduct
Types of Ethical Dilemmas
- Dilemmas of discretion
- Dilemmas of duty
- Dilemmas of honesty
- Dilemmas of loyalty
Betray
breaking faith with public trust
Integrity
being the same person in private and public life
Character
qualities that distinguish an individual
public trust
charge of duty imposed in faith toward those you serve
Community
the jurisdiction and citizens served
Accountability
the strength to withstand unethical pressure, fear or danger ‘
Which “ethics” “oath” tells how you will preform as a law enforcement officer and the guidines you will obey?
A.
The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
B.
The Canons of Police Ethics
C.
The Oath of Office
Correct Answer
B. The Canons of Police Ethics
Define Ethics
Define Professionalism as it relates to law enforcement
What factors or influences are present when making an ethical law enforcement ethical decision or any ethical decision for that manner?
Racial Profiling is
Correct Answer
unethical,not right,wrong,illegal,against the law,
List one article of The Canons of Police Ethics
Why is it important in law enforcement that every decision you make be ethical?
What are three oaths and or ethics codes that are designed to keep officers morally straight?
Briefly describe the meaning of the law enforcement code of ethics
During a traffic stop Jessica offers to have sex with Adam if he will not give her a ticket?Adam has not started to write the ticket yet so no one will know that he took this bargain.And as he thinks what some people dont know wont hurt them. What type of descision is Adam about to make?
A.
Ethical
B.
Unethical
Correct Answer
B. Unethical
What would you do if you caught your surpervisor stealing at a local quick mart. Remember that you might face ridiculing by the department if you choose to tell a high ranking official. Explain your answer in great detail.