Ethics and Professional Conduct Flashcards

What is the foundation of the NYSP Code of Ethics?

Answer: Public trust, integrity, and impartial service to all citizens

The NYSP Code of Ethics is grounded in maintaining public trust through integrity, impartiality, and service that upholds the rights and dignity of all citizens.

What does 'use of force continuum' guide troopers to do?

Answer: Use the minimum level of force necessary to control a situation, escalating only as resistance increases

The use-of-force continuum is a model that guides officers to match their force response to the level of resistance encountered, using no more force than necessary.

Which of the following constitutes 'misconduct' for a NYSP trooper?

Answer: Accepting a gratuity from a business in exchange for preferential patrol attention

Accepting gratuities in exchange for preferential treatment is a form of corruption that violates the NYSP Code of Ethics and department policy.

What obligation does a NYSP trooper have upon witnessing misconduct by a fellow officer?

Answer: Intervene if safe to do so and report the misconduct through proper channels

Troopers have a professional and ethical duty to intervene in ongoing misconduct and to report it through proper channels to maintain the integrity of the organization.

What is 'racial profiling' and why is it prohibited by the NYSP?

Answer: Using race as the sole basis for suspicion rather than behavior or evidence, which violates constitutional rights and undermines public trust

Racial profiling — using race alone as the basis for suspicion — violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment and NYSP policy, and destroys community trust.

Under the NYSP Code of Conduct, how must troopers treat members of the public?

Answer: With dignity, respect, and impartiality regardless of the person's background

NYSP policy requires all troopers to treat every member of the public with dignity and respect, free from discrimination or personal bias.