CPD Ethics & Accountability 3

Question 1

Under CPD General Orders, an officer who becomes aware of a potential conflict of interest in an investigation they are assigned to should:

Accepted Answer

Immediately disclose the conflict to their supervisor and request reassignment

Answer

Officers must promptly disclose conflicts of interest to supervisors so that appropriate reassignment can occur to protect investigative integrity.

Question 2

A CPD officer is testifying in court and realizes that their written report contains a factual error that could affect the outcome of the case. The officer should:

Accepted Answer

Correct the error truthfully while on the stand and report the discrepancy afterward

Answer

Officers have an absolute duty to testify truthfully; knowingly testifying to false information constitutes perjury and a serious ethics violation.

Question 3

The CPD 'duty to intervene' policy requires officers to take action when they observe another officer using excessive force. The first step should be:

Accepted Answer

Physically and verbally intervene to stop the excessive force

Answer

The duty to intervene is an active obligation; officers must immediately act to stop excessive force, not merely observe and report later.

Question 4

According to CPD ethics standards, 'de-policing'—deliberately avoiding enforcement activity to evade accountability—is considered:

Accepted Answer

A violation of an officer's duty and oath of office

Answer

Deliberately withdrawing from lawful duty violates an officer's oath and CPD General Orders requiring diligent performance of duties.

Question 5

When a CPD officer uses social media, they must be aware that posts made on personal accounts can be subject to discipline if they:

Accepted Answer

Undermine public trust, reveal confidential information, or violate department policy

Answer

CPD's social media policy applies to off-duty personal accounts if content damages the department's reputation, reveals sensitive information, or violates policy.

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CPD Ethics & Accountability 3