PPAER Ethical Judgment 3

Question 1

An officer completes a use-of-force incident report. To be ethical, the report should:

Accepted Answer

Accurately reflect all events, including actions that may reflect poorly on the officer

Answer

Truthful and complete documentation is a foundational ethical obligation regardless of how the information reflects on the officer.

Question 2

A member of the public files a complaint alleging that you used a racial slur during an arrest. The most ethical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Cooperate fully with the internal affairs investigation

Answer

Full cooperation with internal investigations upholds accountability and allows the process to determine facts accurately.

Question 3

You are assigned to guard evidence for a case involving a wealthy defendant. An attorney offers you money to allow access to the evidence room. You should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse and immediately report the approach to your supervisor

Answer

Attempts to tamper with evidence through bribery must be reported immediately to protect the integrity of the justice process.

Question 4

During a high-speed pursuit, your supervisor radios you to terminate the chase due to public safety risk. You should:

Accepted Answer

Terminate the pursuit as ordered and document the decision

Answer

Officers must follow lawful orders from supervisors, especially those designed to protect public safety, and document the action taken.

Question 5

You learn that a fellow officer is struggling with alcohol dependency and it is affecting their judgment on duty. The ethical action is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the concern to a supervisor or employee assistance program

Answer

An officer impaired by substance issues poses a safety risk; reporting through proper or wellness channels protects the officer and the public.

(PPAER) Public and Police Aptitude and Evaluation Report Practice Test

(PPAER) Public and Police Aptitude and Evaluation Report Practice Test

PPAER Ethical Judgment 3