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Ethics and Integrity Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following BEST illustrates the ethical concept of 'accountability' for CHP officers?

    Answer: Acknowledging mistakes, taking responsibility, and accepting consequences

    Accountability means personally owning the outcomes of one's decisions and conduct, including errors, and accepting appropriate consequences.

  2. A CHP officer observes a colleague engaging in conduct that could be criminal but is uncertain. The most appropriate ethical action is to:

    Answer: Report the observation to a supervisor or internal affairs without delay

    Officers must report observed potential misconduct or criminal behavior through official channels; personal investigation or delay is inappropriate.

  3. The term 'deceptive interrogation tactics' refers to techniques that are:

    Answer: Permitted by courts in some circumstances but must be used carefully

    While federal law permits certain deceptive interrogation tactics, California's TRUTH Act (AB 2124) imposes additional restrictions officers must follow.

  4. An officer posts a social media message that disparages a protected group and mentions their CHP affiliation. This conduct:

    Answer: Can result in discipline because it undermines community trust and the officer's impartiality

    Officers' social media activity that could reasonably harm public trust or imply bias can be subject to department discipline even when off duty.

  5. Which action demonstrates ethical leadership by a CHP sergeant?

    Answer: Consistently applying rules to all officers including close friends

    Ethical leadership requires consistent, impartial application of standards to everyone, regardless of personal relationships.

  6. A CHP officer stops a motorist and discovers the driver is a local politician. Ethically, the officer should:

    Answer: Apply the same enforcement standard used for any other motorist

    Consistent and impartial enforcement regardless of a person's status or influence is a cornerstone of ethical policing.

  7. Under California Penal Code Section 832.7, records of officer misconduct sustained findings are:

    Answer: Disclosable to the public upon request under SB 1421

    SB 1421 amended PC 832.7 to require disclosure of sustained misconduct records involving use of force, dishonesty, and sexual assault upon public request.