TCOLE Law Enforcement Ethics 2

Question 1

A fellow officer asks you to falsify your time sheet to cover for his unauthorized absence. What is the ethically correct response?

Accepted Answer

Refuse and report the request to a supervisor

Answer

Falsifying official documents violates TCOLE standards and Texas Penal Code; an officer must refuse and report the misconduct.

Question 2

Under the Texas Penal Code, an officer who accepts money in exchange for not issuing a citation has committed:

Accepted Answer

Bribery of a public servant

Answer

Accepting a benefit for an official action or omission constitutes bribery of a public servant under TPC Chapter 36.

Question 3

An officer discovers that a subordinate has been padding arrest reports to meet unofficial quotas. The BEST first action is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the misconduct through the chain of command

Answer

Falsification of official reports is a serious integrity violation that must be reported through proper channels.

Question 4

Which ethical principle requires an officer to treat every person with equal dignity regardless of race, ethnicity, or social status?

Accepted Answer

Impartiality

Answer

Impartiality means applying the law consistently without favoritism or prejudice toward any individual or group.

Question 5

An officer working a second job as a security guard observes a shoplifting incident. Ethically, the officer should:

Accepted Answer

Act within lawful authority and report the incident properly

Answer

Texas law allows licensed peace officers to exercise authority off-duty, and integrity requires responding to crime observed regardless of employment context.

TCOLE - Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Practice Test

TCOLE - Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Practice Test

TCOLE Law Enforcement Ethics 2