Primary Quiz 1 HPD

Professional (Webster's New Universal Unabridged Dictionary Definition)

"A vocation or occupation requiring advanced training in some liberal art or science, and usually involving mental rather than manual work, as teaching, engineering, writing, etc.; especially, medicine, law, or theology (formerly called the learned professions)."

Profession (Oxford English Dictionary Definition)

- "The occupation which one professes to be skilled in and to follow. - A vocation in which professed knowledge of some branch of learning is used in its application to the affairs of others, or in the practice of an art based upon it. - Applied specifically to the three learned professions of divinity, law, and medicine; also the military profession."

Lecture Scenario Objectives related to Professionalism

- Discuss the advantages of professionalism. - Discuss the disadvantages of professionalism. - Discuss the necessity of professionalism as it relates to procedural justice, legitimacy, and unbiased law enforcement decisions. - Identify both positive and negative examples of professionalism.

Professionalism

- Its earliest meaning comes from those professing the vows of a religious order. - It meant the act of professing, a spiritual commitment, a range of academic expertise, or both.

The members possess a specialized body of knowledge, not easily acquired, accomplished through advanced education or training. The members share a commitment to serving clients and/or the public. The members share a commitment to promoting the common good. The members share a professional creed or code of ethics that effectively holds themselves and their colleagues to a higher standard of behavior than is the norm for other vocations.

A profession is a vocation that meets what following requirements?

are professionals by every definition of the word

Although law enforcement officers are not typically included in the secular definition of a "professional," law enforcement officers ____________________________________________. Additionally, the law enforcement profession meets every criteria of a "profession."

The International Association of Chiefs of Police Code of Ethics

As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve the community; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all to liberty, equality and justice. This is?

Frustrated

Begin to experience "the way things really are." Idealism crashes into wall of reality. Present circumstances are a far cry from original goals and desires. Initial reactions are often dominated by fear, indecision, and anxiety. The world is not as simple as we had believed or hoped. Young officers at this stage might be susceptible to negative peer pressure.

the degradation of legitimacy.

Behavior that ignores the basic goals of the criminal justice system and which only serves individual or agency-oriented motives tends to confuse people, causes them to lose confidence in the system, and runs counter to the reason that the system exists. This can be referred to as ________________________________________________.

Professionalism

By 1675 the term was secularized.

Examples of Disadvantages of the value of the professional model for law enforcement

Cost of training and development Higher salaries or remuneration for job occupant Limited entry into the work force from poor because of limited opportunity for educational attainment

Examples of Lecture Scenario objective related to attitudes.

Discuss the impact of attitudes on professional and ethical behavior. · Discuss whether a police officer, who finds reasons to disregard the law, can enforce the law effectively? If so, to what extent? · Divide the class into two sections and discuss the pros and cons of being an "honest cop" in today's world. What kinds of behavior or conditions could the restaurant owner expect the police officer to overlook because of this relationship? How should the police officer react to such expectations?"

Example of ethical behavior and representing the Criminal Justice system

Ethical problems are not always clearly seen. A peace officer may accept free meals from a restaurant owner who wants to discourage rowdy drunks and armed robberies. The people could reason that the cost of the food is a very small price for the extra protection they provide. Once a peace officer begins to excuse away such behavior, it becomes easier and easier to graduate from accepting a breaded veal cutlet to a case of scotch. Practicing honesty and integrity in our personal lives is important. But as we interact with clients, participate in community relations and education programs, and work with other criminal justice professionals, doing what is right rather than what may be more rewarding financially or simply more expedient is even more important. It contributes to legitimacy within the law enforcement profession, but more importantly, the legitimacy of the community and police partnerships that are established. The reason a peace officer's behavior has a great impact on larger numbers of people inside and outside the system is because of their place of honor and their highly visible job.

personal values, but values are not easily defined or achieved

Every aspect of human behavior is influenced by _____________________________________________. Their definitions and interpretations vary from period to period, location to location, person to person, group to group, and situation to situation. Some human values have remained intact through centuries (for example, courage) and some have declined and been revived (for example, respect for life).

an ethical person can make unethical decisions and an unethical person can make ethical decisions.

Every profession must have the ability and the willingness to police itself. Some may argue that ethics cannot be taught. And they may be correct. But research suggests ethical behavior can be taught. In other words _______________________________________________________________.

Defiant

Fear and indecision are overcome as we realize that we take some responsibility in our own hands. However, actions taken at this stage are usually negative and destructive, especially when covert or hidden. Some people continue to live for years with this hidden, internal resentment before they lash out in defiant rage. This can pollute relationships with family, coworkers, supervisors, the community, and even society at large. (Consider Timothy McVeigh, Unabomber, 9/11 terrorists, etc.) You can see how officers might "go bad" at this stage, acting in ways that harm themselves, others, the agency, the community, and the profession. What stage?

Aware

Hopefully, some self-analysis goes on and we eventually become aware of some of the damage that our defiance and resignation have caused to our own lives and other people we care about. This awareness is the first step toward developing a more positive outlook on life. We realize that we must change.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police Code of Ethics

I know that I alone am responsible for my own standard of professional performance and will take every reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve my level of knowledge and competence. This is?

The International Association of Chiefs of Police Code of Ethics

I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of police service. I will never engage in acts of corruption or bribery, nor will I condone such acts by other police officers. I will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their representatives in the pursuit of justice. This is?

The International Association of Chiefs of Police Code of Ethics

I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession... law enforcement. This is?

The International Association of Chiefs of Police Code of Ethics

I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all and will behave in a manner that does not bring discredit to me or to my agency. I will maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed both in my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the law and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty. This is?

The International Association of Chiefs of Police Code of Ethics

I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, political beliefs, aspirations, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities. This is?

Stages that develop over a law enforcement officer's career

Idealistic Frustrated Defiant Resigned Aware Decisive Commitment

"anything for a price." "anything" to stay in the office "everybody's doing it."

In the business community, there are those who live by the concept of ____________________________. Some politicians behave as though they would do __________________________. And some may. Both groups defend themselves by such excuses as ___________________________________.

honesty and integrity Confidence

In the light of readily available evidence, one could easily believe that the person of ____________________________________ no longer have a chance in our society. The presence of these people in our society provides the major reason that _____________________________ in the system survives.

the motive is as important as the act.

In the study of ethics, it is critical to understand that _________________________. If a person refrains from stealing only because s/he fears prison, s/he cannot really be viewed as ethical.

Their characteristics and qualities of professionalism.

It also follows that individuals will vary as to their compatibility with what?

distinguish between professional and non-professional behavior.

It is important to be able to ___________________________________________________. Sometimes the line is very narrow; sometimes there is a behavioral continuum.

live up to them understanding of basic ethical principles and our common sense knowledge

It is much easier to hold ideals than to _____________________________. To convince someone of his/her duty by reasoning does not necessarily induce him/her to do it. Our decision of what to do in a given situation depends on our __________________________________________________________of the way of the world and its people.

our own values or our lack of them. for placing value on the wrong things.

Much current public and private concern centers on _____________________. Many of our institutions and, indeed, the American way of life are attacked ______________________________.

Professional (Oxford English Dictionary Definition)

One who is "engaged in one of the learned or skilled professions, or in a calling considered socially superior to a trade or handicraft."

Examples of advantages of he value of the professional model for law enforcement

Public or Client better served Quality of peace officers is improved Ethical conduct More effective problem solving Stronger community support and respect Stronger role in the criminal justice system More effective innovations Financial rewards

Partnerships

Refers to collaborative partnerships between law enforcement agencies and the individuals and organizations they serve to develop solutions to problems and increase trust. Partners with law enforcement may include local government agencies or departments, community groups, nonprofit organizations, social service providers, private businesses, and members of the media.

Organizational Transformation

Refers to the alignment of organizational management, structure, personnel, and information systems to support community partnerships and proactive problem solving. Community policing, like procedural justice, should permeate the agency at all levels.

Problem Solving

Refers to the process of engaging in the proactive and systematic examination of identified problems to develop and rigorously evaluate effective responses

Resign

Some people who have harbored covert defiance eventually slip into resignation to the disappointment and aimlessness of their lives. The lights go out in their eyes. They may continue punching the clock to get to retirement, but they have lost all joy in their lives and their jobs. This stage and the defiant one are when officers are most vulnerable to making poor decisions that could cost them their jobs and careers.

that the prime beneficiary of the criminal justice system is the public served.

Sometimes your short-term goals (such as getting promoted), or those of the agency (such as getting a new computer or obtaining approval of a budget), seem to be the most important. When this is allowed to happen, the long-term goals established for the organization, such as crime prevention, justice for all, and protection of the rights of the individual and society, tend to become obscured or displaced by the short-term goals. To prevent this from happening, remember________________________________________________________.

acceptance of gifts

The ___________________________________________ by a public servant could be problematic.

Think of occupations differing as to the degree that they are professional.

The best way to understand the concept of professionalism is to what?

Measuring the occupation on certain key characteristics.

The degree to which an occupation meets the definition of "profession" should be assessed by what?

Fairness and Consistency

The first pillar of procedural justice is fairness and consistency of rule application. Perceptions of fairness are driven not only by outcomes but also by the fairness and consistency of the processes used to reach those outcomes. The perception of fairness is not just about outcomes. People consider both the outcome of a decision and the process by which the decision was made when forming their opinion about whether a decision was fair. Often, the outcome of an interaction is less important than the interaction itself—whether respectful treatment was experienced by the parties involved. In short, the process of decision making matters, the process of having a respectful conversation with a community member matters, and the process through which an outcome is arrived at matters.

Impartiality

The forth pillar of procedural justice, is impartiality and unbiased decision making. Impartial decisions are made based on relevant evidence or data rather than on personal opinion, speculation, or guesswork. Americans have a strong sense of fairness, and especially in our media-driven society— which allows for instant answers to nearly every question via the Internet—we want the facts. When people take the extra few minutes to make apparent to others the data used to make decisions, understanding and acceptance readily ensue.

Example of Ideal ethical behavior

The professional behavior of peace officers and others in the criminal justice system needs to come closer to ______________________________________________ than may be possible in private life. Example: If you obey the law, you will set a good example for others and spare your fellow officers the discomfort of having to intervene in your private affairs.

Ethics in Client Relationships

The relationships with people who are "clients" can be either positive or negative. Differences in priorities and values can complicate these relationships. If standards of right and wrong are not consistent with the law, peace officers' actions may have a negative effect. If officers fail to hold themselves accountable in the same way that suspects or offenders are, people will believe that the officers' position and the criminal justice system as a whole are unjust. It ultimately erodes the legitimacy of the law enforcement officer and their organizations. For example, advising an individual to refrain from gambling--or arresting those for it when the officers are known to gamble frequently themselves can have negative effect on the public image of policing.

Giving Voice to all Parties

The second pillar of procedural justice concerns voice. All people want to be heard, and involving people or groups in the decisions that affect them affects their assessment of a given situation. Everyone wants to feel as though they have a measure of control over their fate; having voice in situations that may be somewhat out of their control (such as whether they get a traffic ticket) helps them to feel that their opinions matter and that someone is listening to their side of the story, taking them seriously, and giving some consideration to their concerns. what does this relate to?

Transparency

The third pillar of procedural justice is transparency and openness of process. Transparency means that the processes by which decisions are made do not rely upon secrecy or deception. In other words, decisions unfold out in the open as much as possible as opposed to behind closed doors. Nobody likes to feel that their future is being decided upon another person's whim; we like to be able to see how things are unfolding so that we can come to understand the ultimate result of a decision. When officers are as transparent as possible, community members are more likely to accept officers' decisions—even if they are unfavorable to them.

Commitment

This is the final result of the positive life changes we made. We don't expect perfection of ourselves or others, yet we are committed to attempt our best ideals, with our best abilities, while remaining realistic about our talents and results. This is not a fragile idealism, but a purposeful and prudent devotion - sincere, flexible, and open to learn and grow further. What does this relate to?

Idealistic

This stage is exemplified by new officers, confident of their values and ability to succeed. High expectations and goals, but confidence is naïve.

Decisive

We consciously do something different and positive, taking responsibility for our own lives and our happiness. These changes begin the process of making our lives more vital, creative, and meaningful.

Moral Sensitivity Moral Judgement Moral Motivation Moral Character

What are the Components of Consistent Ethical Behavior?

How officers build public confidence

What are these examples of? - Treating people with dignity and respect - Making decisions fairly, based on facts, not illegitimate factors such as race; - Giving people "voice," a chance to tell their side of the story - Acting in a way that encourages community members to believe that they will be treated with goodwill in the future

Examples of practical scenarios of ethical dilemmas

What are these? Scenario 1: Officer: You stop a motorist for speeding 11 mph over. The vehicle has out-of-state license tags. You ask driver for license. Attached to the license is a fifty dollar bill. Citizen: You are from out-of-state where to avoid the hassles of court it is common practice to attach money to the license. You want to avoid a jump in insurance rate. Identify the ethical dilemma. Discuss the difference in perceptions. Discuss the possible personal consequences. Discuss the possible professional consequences. Scenario 2: Officer: You have just finished a lunch of a cheeseburger, chips, and a Pepsi at the local cafe. When you ask for the check, the waitperson says the manager said, "Meals for police officers are on the house because it provides added security to the cafe." Waitperson: You like having officers come by to eat because it makes you feel safer since the cafe is in a rough neighborhood. You know the Manager would be mad if you gave an officer a check. Citizen: You are a customer in the restaurant. You have recently been laid off because of the slow business cycle. You have three kids and your spouse is working two part-time jobs trying to keep a roof over your heads. You over hear the waitperson's comments to the officer. Identify the ethical dilemma. Discuss the difference in perceptions. Discuss the possible personal consequences. Discuss the possible professional consequences.

Examples of lecture scenarios for Professionalism in Law Enforcement

What are these? - Identify the characteristics of a "profession" that make law enforcement a "profession." - Identify the characteristics of a "professional" that make the law enforcement officer a "professional." - Discuss the importance of professionals in the law enforcement profession.

Characteristics of professionalism

What are these? - Service to others - Assessment of client needs - Theoretical body of knowledge obtained through extended pre-service education - Standards for entry, practice, and ethical conduct - Professional association to maintain standards Continuing education and lifelong learning

Examples of a list of potential gifts

What are these? Any amount of money · An opportunity for sexual intercourse · A weekend at a resort hotel · An radio for your personal car · The use of a camper for a weekend · A pistol · Two tickets to a ball game · Use of a hunting lease · Bottle of liquor · Free meal · Half price meal · A cup of coffee and/or a doughnut

Examples of Lecture Scenario: objectives related to professionalism, legitimacy and procedural justice.

What are these? Discuss how professionalism, legitimacy and procedural justice relate. Discuss how legitimacy and procedural justice can be applied to every day law enforcement situations. Identify examples of how legitimacy and procedural justice can both be enhanced and/or compromised within a community.

Examples of Lecture Scenario objectives related to character.

What are these? Discuss how the pillars of character describes you Discuss the significance of character in the law enforcement profession.

Examples of Lecture Scenario: objectives related to a Code of Ethics in law enforcement.

What are these? Discuss the significance of a Code of Ethics in law enforcement. Discuss what the Code of Ethics is or should be to a law enforcement officer. Discuss the meaning of a Code of Ethics to you.

Examples of Lecture Scenario objectives related to values, morals and ethics.

What are these? Discuss the values, morals, and ethics that have changed in law enforcement. · Identify needed changes as law enforcement advances into a new era of policing. · Discuss how legitimacy and procedural justice relate to law enforcement's Code of Ethics.

Examples of Lecture Scenario objectives related to ethical motivation.

What are these? Identify motivation for both ethical and unethical decisions. Identify what motivates your ethical and unethical decisions.

Examples of Lecture Scenario objectives related to recent law enforcement case studies.

What are these? Identify recent case studies and/or examples of law enforcement officers acting professionally and ethically. Identify recent case studies and/or examples of law enforcement officers acting unethically and unprofessionally. Discuss the potential impact of both ethical and unethical behavior on community-police partnerships.

Examples of Motivation for Ethical Behavior

What are these? Inner Benefit: Virtue is its own reward. Personal Advantage: It is prudent to be ethical. It is good business. Approval: Being ethical leads to self-esteem, the admiration of loved ones and the respect of peers. Religion: Good behavior can please or help a deity. Habit: Ethical decisions can fit in with upbringing or training.

Key components of problem solving

What are these? Scanning: Identifying and prioritizing problems. Analysis: Researching what is known about the problem. Response: Developing solutions to bring about lasting reductions in the number and extent of problems. Assessment: Evaluating the success of the responses. Using the crime triangle to focus on immediate conditions (victim/offender/location).

Examples of Obstacles to Ethical Behavior

What are these? Self-interest Pursuit of happiness

Elements of the ethical role

What are these? To act in a manner that reflects belief in the fundamental value of ethical behavior and in application of this value to your job To conduct daily activities in an objective manner striving to be uninfluenced by emotion, personal prejudice, or insufficient evidence To provide objective and constructive assistance or information to all persons, regardless of personal feelings To assist the public to understand how they can help in achieving objective and ethical behavior To embrace fairness and consistency, giving a voice to all parties, transparency and impartiality.

Cornerstone of the ethical role: Pillars of Character

What are these? Trustworthiness Respect Responsibility Fairness Caring Citizenship

Example of working ethically with other criminal justice personnel

What does this relate to? Mutual respect and trust among criminal justice personnel is extremely important in achieving system goals. A serious effort to perform in accordance with basic ethics, the law, and departmental regulations reinforces feelings of respect and trust and helps reach desired goals. Example: If an officer has obtained an admission or confession without having properly advised the subject of their rights, it should be included in the report and discussed with the prosecutor prior to any court action. Regardless of the seriousness of the offense, if some improper action is brought to light during a court proceeding, it not only damages the officer's credibility, but it reflects on the prosecutor and the system and could cause an otherwise solid case to be lost. The big picture catastrophe is that legitimacy of the law enforcement officer and the organization may be eroded.

Ethics in Community Relations and Education Programs

What does this relate to? Peace officers should maintain the highest standards of personal and professional behavior possible. They must serve the entire community and never represent any particular special interest group - impartiality. While it may be difficult to achieve these ideals in the real world, we should maintain an awareness of them and constantly work toward them. All of us need to present our views on ethics in community relations and education programs. If doing and describing what we believe to be right produces improved behavior, understanding, or happiness for the majority, we may consider that as a desirable goal reached.

Objectivity - Neutrality in Personal Behavior

What does this relate to? Police officers and other criminal justice personnel, even when they are not at work, stand out as representatives of the system. The standards by which they are judged, even in their private lives, are often higher than those required for other members of society. If biases, animosities, and friendships are allowed to influence decisions in their personal lives, it is likely that they will influence their professional decisions as well. Associating with persons of questionable moral character as a private citizen may carry over into professional life. Practicing objectivity in your personal life makes it easier to practice it in your professional life.

Objectivity - Neutrality in Personal Behavior

What does this relate to? The degree to which mutual respect and trust are enjoyed in the personal relations of criminal justice personnel influences the efficiency and effectiveness of the work. Word gets around if an officer is biased, prejudiced, and unfair, and his/her ability to serve is diminished. Word also gets around if an officer is fair and objective in their work, and their ability to serve is increased. Time must be devoted to exploring motives, possible omissions, and assessing the truth if justice is to be served.

Departments that employ such principles - supported by a wealth of research

What experience higher levels of public cooperation with police efforts to address crime, increased compliance with the law, stronger public support for police, and greater deference to police in interactions with community members?

Example of Lecture Scenario objectives related to outcomes of ethical behavior.

What is are these? Discuss the possible outcomes of a law enforcement officer's ethical behavior. Discuss the possible outcomes of a law enforcement officer's unethical behavior. Discuss whether police officers should issue traffic citations for violations committed on or off duty by other police officers (from their own agency or others). What about an arrest for an observed petty theft? An assault?

Example of Objective behavior objectivity objectivity objective objectivity

What is this an example of? For purposes of this training, ________________________ involves the expression or use of facts without distortion by personal feelings or prejudices - neutrality. In achieving ________________________, it is essential that you not only gather all of the available relevant information on a topic, but that you also strive to establish the validity of the information. Your efforts would include such things as ensuring the accuracy of tests detecting drug and alcohol use, comparing stories from witnesses to the actual event for common elements, and checking the reliability of an informant. The ability to be _____________________ neutral is learned and improved with practice. If you become aware of your personal feelings, prejudices, "blind spots," implicit bias, and other elements of personality, you have taken a giant step toward introducing _________________________________ into your behavior. Having achieved this awareness of yourself, you can then view things in their proper perspective.

Misuses of the term professionalism

What is this an example of? Many confuse professionalism with an image of the officer who is cool and aloof, showing no feeling, with a crisp uniform, shined shoes, reflective sunglasses, using high technology as an expert at fighting criminals or, it has been used in the context of sports to mean anyone who is paid for their work (i.e., the opposite of amateur).

Example of Lecture Scenario objectives related to the acceptance of gifts as a peace officer.

What is this? Discuss the acceptance of gifts as a peace officer. Is it okay to accept gifts as a peace officer? If so, why; if not, why not? Identify three examples in which accepting a gift as a peace officer could become problematic. Identify three possible personal consequences to accepting a gift as a peace officer. Identify three possible professional consequences to accepting a gift as a peace officer.

Example of Lecture Scenario objectives related to objectivity in law enforcement.

What is this? Discuss whether police officers are objective with all persons regardless of their: Attitude Appearance Race Gender Social class Membership in a particular organization Age Type of offense Prior criminal history Sexual Orientation Discuss the importance of awareness of personal biases. Explore term "Implicit Bias" Identify some of your personal biases. Identify three scenarios in which police officer's decisions may be influenced by personal biases. Identify three ways in which a police officer may prevent the influence of bias in decision making.

Conditions associated with the gift

What is this? Does it make a difference who offers the gift? Does it make a difference when the gift is offered? Does it make a difference why the gift is offered? Does it make a difference where the gift is offered?

Ethical Decision Making Model

What is this? Is it legal? Is it permitted by your organization's code of conduct? How would it be viewed by your organizations code of ethics and shared values? Does your personal code of ethics approve? Is it a true ethical dilemma? Do both choices appear to be right? Can you apply the ethical decision making model for your organization?

Code of Ethics Example

What is this? Professional law enforcement organizations embrace a strict code of ethics. Additionally, professional law enforcement organizations adopt a personal code of ethics they expect their organization and personnel to embrace.

Police legitimacy

What means people have trust and confidence in the police, accept police authority and believe officers are fair?

Professionals

______________ profess to know better than others the nature of their specialty, and to know what is best for their client in this specialty?

Primitive people Modern people

________________ recognized few, if any, obligations to those outside their tribe. But ____________________ in this shrinking world must recognize their obligations to humanity in general.

Being professional go hand and hand

______________________ is a critical component of being ethical. In light of legitimacy and procedural justice, law enforcement officers and their organizations cannot and should not separate and/or differentiate between the two - they _________________.

People's attitudes ethical or unethical behavior

_________________________ affect their ethical behavior. Consistently going to work with bitter, negative attitudes about yourself, your job, your interpersonal relationships, or your life in general is a pretty accurate predictor that unethical actions and decisions will follow. There are different attitude stages an officer goes through during his/her career that can motivate either __________________________________________.

Ethical problems

___________________________ such as corruption and official dishonesty must be acknowledged and discussed if solutions are to be found.

Ethical people

are made, not born, and peer pressures can work for or against ethical behavior.

Moral Progress

depends on our willingness to improve the consistency of our ethical judgment and behavior and to apply the same principles more thoroughly to our conduct involving other people.

Police Ethics

have been spelled out in the Code of Ethics of the International Association of the Chiefs of Police.

Ethics

involves the definition and achievement of what is good or bad, right or wrong, in relation to moral duty and obligation. It also includes the need to act in accordance with the principles of right and wrong governing the conduct of a particular group, such as doctors and lawyers.

Being Ethical

is a critical component of being professional.

The Ethical Role

is performed by being objective, impartial, neutral and ethical in personal behavior and in functioning as a representative of the criminal justice system.

Courage

is required to take action when one has doubts or fears about the consequences

Moral courage

is the courage to take action for moral reasons despite the risk of adverse consequences.

Courage

is the state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger with self-possession, confidence, and resolution; bravery; valor.

Attitudes and actions

must be in line with the basic moral codes and the laws of the land if they are to have a positive effect upon the public.

Moral Character

possessing the maturity, courage, and discipline to follow through and do what you know is right in situations of strong temptation and/or great pressure from others.

The Ethical

role is also that of a professional

Moral Judgement

the ability to make the right ethical decision; to determine the morally correct and wisest course of action. This requires the use of critical thinking skills and the ability to prioritize competing ethical principles and values.

Moral Sensitivity

the ability to recognize the presence and nature of ethical issues; the awareness that a situation represents an ethical problem that requires an ethical decision.

Moral Motivation

the desire to do the right thing and to be a good and ethical person.