SRO Legal & Ethical Issues

Question 1

What is the main purpose of ethical guidelines for School Resource Officers?

Accepted Answer

Ensure integrity and respect

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To allow personal bias

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Ignore students' rights

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Promote favoritism

Question 2

Which law primarily governs student privacy in schools?

Accepted Answer

FERPA

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HIPAA

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ADA

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OSHA

Question 3

Why must SROs avoid conflicts of interest?

Accepted Answer

To maintain impartiality

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To gain favors

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To ignore policies

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To create bias

Question 4

What should an SRO do if they witness misconduct?

Accepted Answer

Report it appropriately

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Ignore it

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Cover it up

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Punish without cause

Question 5

Which ethical principle emphasizes fairness and justice?

Accepted Answer

Justice

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Autonomy

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Beneficence

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Nonmaleficence

Question 6

Why is informed consent important in SRO activities?

Accepted Answer

Respects rights and laws

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To bypass rights

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Is optional

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Is not needed

Question 7

What role does transparency play in ethical conduct?

Accepted Answer

Builds trust and accountability

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Builds mistrust

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Leads to secrecy

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Reduces communication

Question 8

What legal issue must SROs be particularly aware of?

Accepted Answer

Respect constitutional rights

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Ignoring rights

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Overstepping authority

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Disregarding laws

Question 9

Why is continuing education important for SROs?

Accepted Answer

Keeps SROs current

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It is not important

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Is optional

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Wastes time