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Professionalism and Ethics Flashcards

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  1. A peace officer learns that their supervisor is accepting bribes to overlook certain criminal activity. The officer should FIRST:

    Answer: Report the information to an appropriate internal or external oversight authority

    Corruption by supervisory personnel must be reported to an appropriate oversight body; the officer is not required to personally investigate first.

  2. The concept of 'duty of candor' in law enforcement ethics requires officers to:

    Answer: Be truthful in all official statements, reports, and court testimony

    Duty of candor obligates officers to be truthful and accurate in all official communications, including reports and court testimony.

  3. An officer is approached off-duty by an acquaintance who asks them to 'put in a good word' to get a friend's DWI charge dropped. The ethical response is to:

    Answer: Refuse and explain that using official influence for personal favors is improper

    Using official position to influence cases for personal relationships is a conflict of interest and violates professional ethics standards.

  4. Which behavior BEST reflects the ethical principle of 'procedural justice'?

    Answer: Treating people with dignity and explaining decisions during all interactions

    Procedural justice emphasizes fair, respectful, and transparent processes in every interaction, which builds public legitimacy.

  5. When an officer testifies in court and knowingly provides false information, this is called:

    Answer: Testilying — a form of perjury and serious ethical violation

    'Testilying' is slang for officers committing perjury on the stand, which is both a criminal offense and grounds for license revocation.

  6. A TCOLE requirement states that peace officers must complete a minimum number of continuing education hours to maintain licensure. This requirement primarily serves to:

    Answer: Ensure officers remain current on laws, ethics, and best practices

    TCOLE's continuing education requirements are designed to keep officers updated on evolving laws, ethical standards, and professional practices.

  7. An officer who deliberately ignores a department policy because they personally disagree with it is demonstrating:

    Answer: Insubordination and a breach of professional ethics

    Officers are ethically and legally bound to follow lawful department policies; personal disagreement must be addressed through proper channels, not unilateral non-compliance.