Chapter 2

Question 1

What is a “Mission Statement?”

Answer 1

It is a written declaration of purpose.

Question 2

What do Police Officer spend most of their time doing?

Answer 2

Service to the community and not criminal law enforcement.

Question 3

What is today’s police department make up?

Answer 3

Departments today have more minority and female officers. Officer educational level is much higher and fewer have military experience. Officers are also as interested in helping people as they are in fighting crime.

Question 4

What causes the “code of silence”?

Answer 4

1) Solidarity(loyalty)

2) Secrecy in the department

Question 5

What affects the police image?

Answer 5

1) Individual backgrounds
2) The media
3) Citizens’ personal experiences
4) Appearance
5) Police actions

Question 6

What are negative contacts?

Answer 6

unpleasant interactions between the police and the public. They may or may not relate to criminal activity.

Question 7

What does ethics involve?

Answer 7

1) Integrity
2) Honesty
3) Values
4) Standards
5) Courage
6) Civility

Question 8

What are the three ethic check questions?

Answer 8

1) Is it legal?
2) Is it balanced?
3) How will it make me feel about myself?